Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Many countries have alarming rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. New healthy, enticing and tasty products are needed to help with these emerging health threats and graduates of this program are in the best position to make a difference.

The Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition is offered at the Ourimbah campus. The degree provides a strong background in the principles underlying the sciences of food technology and human nutrition. This includes the basic sciences, the chemistry and biology of nutrients and the attributes of food, including food commodities and functional foods.

We have state-of-the art teaching facilities and dedicated world-class research-active teaching staff who are experts in food science and human nutrition.

You will have the opportunity to undertake combined studies in both Food Technology and Human Nutrition, with some flexibility in the amount of Food Technology and Human Nutrition studied at the 3000 level. The program provides a balance of courses in human nutrition, food science and food technology, and a strong background in the sciences which underpin food technology and human nutrition.

Graduates can join the local and global food and nutrition industries which offer competitive remuneration rates and the opportunity for travel and personal challenge. Career opportunities as food scientists and nutritionists are available in the food, community health, nutrition education, government regulation, private consultancy and research sectors including professional positions in consumer relations, marketing, management, product development, quality control and assurance, nutrition and food services and research in universities.

Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/ for information on how to gain entry.

You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Please visit

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/what-can-i-study/undergraduate-programs/how-to-get-in/domestic-students/options-for-entry/bonus-points.html to see if you may be eligible.

Chemistry or Biology or Mathematics (2 unit).

If you have not studied Chemistry you should consider taking a relevant bridging course conducted by the English Language and Foundation Studies Centre prior to the commencement of the program.

For more information, see: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/foundation-studies/bridging-courses/

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to your new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on How to apply for credit.

An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements.

Professional placements in approved industries, local government bodies, community health, research centres, laboratory studies, workshops and food industry visits.

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and/or the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA). Graduates will be able to register as an Associate Nutritionist (ANutr), a Register of Nutritionists established by the NSA. Graduates will also be eligible for associate membership of the Dietetics Association of Australia (DAA).

International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

Students with a disability who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before semester or early in the semester. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/ for more information.

All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/unit/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/about-the-centre/learning-development/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.