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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)

Course code: #BP199P7

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,480 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    048768M

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 02-March-2022 2022-03-02
Winter-July 30-June-2022 2022-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)

In this degree, you’ll learn the full range of theoretical and practical aspects of food science, technology and nutrition.

You'll also be able to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with strict safety and health guidelines.

In the first three semesters you will take foundation subjects, such as chemistry and microbiology, and will be introduced to food processing and nutrition. Later your studies will focus more on subjects related to your major.

The nutrition major focuses on human health and nutrition. 

The food technology major deals with traditional and novel technologies employed in the manufacture of food products, as well as sensory evaluation of foods, product development and quality assurance.

At the Bundoora Campus you will have access to modern facilities to apply your knowledge and develop technical skills. These include:

  • food pilot plant
  • product development laboratory
  • fully equipped, computerised sensory and consumer testing suite
  • food and nutrition research laboratory
  • food analysis and characterisation laboratory microbiology laboratory
  • temperature controlled rooms
  • dry goods storage
  • dry and wet preparation areas

 

You’ll spend a high proportion of time in the laboratory and at the Bundoora-based Food Innovation and Research Centre undertaking production trials and development projects.

The degree culminates in capstone experiences which include work integrated learning activities, where you’ll apply your learning in a workplace context.

Multiple campuses

Subjects in this degree are taught face to face at the Melbourne City Campus (first three semesters) and Bundoora Campus (last three semesters).

Industry connections

You'll have the opportunity to work on projects linked to industry. 

Past projects have involved working in research and development to design new processes or create new food products, and a labelling project that promotes a product's nutritional profile.

Industry is involved with the quality assurance and product development courses, with projects designed and assessed by industry representatives. In addition, some courses will have factory visits and presentations by industry speakers.

Note: You will not need to pay any application fee but some of African countries will need to deposit of AU$100 application fee.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$36,480

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $36,480

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  1. Academic/Official Transcripts
  2. Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  3. Passport or Visa Documents (If Applicable)
  4. Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  5. Graduation/completion certificates

Note: Documents must be certified.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you don't meet the English language test scores Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide as follows:

RMIT English Worldwide (REW):

REW courses are available in 6 levels with Entry requirements as follow:

REW levels of study  Elementary 
(10 weeks)  
Pre-Intermediate
(10 weeks)  
Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Upper-Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Advanced 
(10 weeks) 
Advanced Plus 
(10 weeks) 
IELTS  / IELTS Indicator
 
3.5 
no band <3.0  
4.0 
no band
<3.5  
4.5 
no band
< 4.0  
5.0 
no band
<4.5  
5.5 
no band
<5.0  
6.0 
No band 
<5.5 
TOEFL iBT   / TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition28  30  33  40  (Minimum: Listening 3, Reading 3, Speaking 12, Writing 12)50  (Minimum: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15)60  (Minimum: Listening 9, Reading 10, Speaking 16, Writing 19)
PTE 23  30  33  36  42  50  
CAE----162169

Education pathway


Academic background and requirement

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65%

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Prerequisites:

Higher Mathematics: or

VCE Units 3 and 4 in Mathematics (any), with a study score of at least 20.

China:

Gao San (Senior Middle 3)(Year 12)   75%

India:

Indian School Certificate (ISC):   65%

All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) - 10+2   65%

State Boards of Education (Higher Secondary Certificate, HSC) 70%

Foundation Studies:

Foundation Studies is your direct pathway to degree programs at RMIT University.

Don't have the entry score you need? Do you need to complete specific subjects or meet other prerequisites? Foundation Studies allows you to build your academic skills while focusing on your areas of interest to gain entry into a range of degrees at RMIT.

Career opportunities

  • Nutritionist or Public Health Nutritionist
  • Food Scientist or Technologist
  • Product Manager
  • Food Safety Officer
  • Clinical Dietician
  • Dietetic Technician

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