Food scientists study the properties of food and ingredients to ensure their safe use and consumption. In the area of food technology and nutrition, the Food Science (Honours) degree is designed to provide you with a solid background in the food sciences and nutritional sciences to equip you for a career in industry, government, and research organisations.

 

You will have the opportunity to learn about:

• food chemistry
• food processing and nutrition
• product design and enquiry projects
• professional food practice
• food systems management
• specialised research towards your thesis project.

 

The four-year degree is offered in two disciplines: Food Science & Technology and Food Science & Nutrition.