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Food Science
Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)Informal specialisationYear: 2021
Food Science
Contact information
Coordinator
Senaka Ranadheera
Email: senaka.ranadheera@unimelb.edu.au
Prospective students
http://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/about/contact
Current students
Overview
The honours program in Food Science comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students’ knowledge and skills in solving food industry research problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either enter the workforce pursuing a career with food companies, or enrol for further research study through applying for a Masters or Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Admission requirements
In addition to satisfying the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry requirements, students are required to have completed stream specific prerequisites. Details of stream specific prerequisites can be found at the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) entry and participation requirements page.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have completed the Food Science Honours Program should have acquired:
- A detailed knowledge of scientific principles underpinning the conversion of raw agricultural products into safe, nutritious and interesting food
- An ability to understand the context of food production from different perspectives, including: the regulatory environment governing the supply of safe and high quality food; international trade; agricultural production and supply chain management; biotechnological innovation and food production
- Skills to understand and analyse major emerging issues facing food production and the trends in processing science and technology being developed to solve emerging problems
- An understanding of the structure and organisation of the food processing industry and where this abuts agricultural production
- Technical and leadership skills in the development of new processes and products
- Skills to exchange, acquire and disseminate scientific information for the benefit of the food industry
- Understanding of environmental issues relevant to food production and the technology needed to address these issues across the production chain
Last updated: 12 November 2021