Diploma of Food Science and Technology/Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems

Federation University - Mount Helen (Ballarat)

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Overview

Food sustainability is the study of food security, health, safety, quality and affordability, influenced by climate change and the environment.
The first half of the degree embeds a Diploma of Food Science and Technology (FBP50118) to develop your knowledge and core practical skills across food testing, quality and sustainability.
In the second half of the degree you will select Food Processing or Sustainable Food Production, as well as undertake an industry placement providing valuable and relevant workplace experience.
Careers include Food Sustainability Officer, Food Microbiologist, Quality Control Technologist.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English; Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics or any Science.

Majors

Food Processing, Sustainable Food Production.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career outcomes include but are not limited to Food Policy Officer, Food Sustainability Officer, Food Microbiologist, Sensory Scientist, Food Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Control Technologist and Food Production Development Officer.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Federation University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Federation University

Campus

Mount Helen (Ballarat)

Course Type

Diploma

Study Area

Science

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4.5 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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Courses
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