Degree overview

Food is an essential part of life

Society continues to face new challenges in food production. Demand for sustainable and healthy choices is growing. As new foods, trends and challenges emerge, we must continue to assess how they impact health. This specialty area of study requires people with a passion for innovative thinking.

Career opportunities

Graduates of Food Science and Human Nutrition are in high demand. The industry is rapidly growing as society becomes savvier and the thirst for transparency and nutritional information grows.

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86.4% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Science & Mathematics

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

UAC Code , Program Code 11680

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Program Code 11680

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Program Code 11680

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Course overview

You will gain extensive practical experience from our well-equipped laboratories and the industry partners. Our bachelor program covers a wide range of topics, which prepare you for leading roles as a food and nutrition professional and give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Core courses include:

  • biology and biochemistry
  • biomedical science
  • chemistry
  • essential nutrients
  • food analysis
  • food marketing and consumer behaviour
  • food product development
  • food safety and microbiology
  • food technologies
  • future food: technologies, issues and trends
  • nutrition in health and disease
  • plant and animal food products
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out how a career-ready placement provided real world experience and prepared Andrew for a career as a food scientist.

Career-ready placements

You will train in the food innovation centre, including commercial-grade kitchens and food analysis and sensory labs. Work through the product development process, initiating and testing product concepts as you would in the industry.

Students also gain industry experience from career-ready placements at local food companies. Gain additional skills and knowledge at field trips and guest lectures.

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Meet Dr Quan Vuong and students Audrey and Minh to hear first-hand why you should choose to study a Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Newcastle.

How to apply

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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