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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Course code: #11680

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $42,550 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    60.6 out of 100

  • CRICOS Code

    055918K

Highlights
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

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

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2023 2023-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 30-June-2024 2024-06-30

Overview

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Society faces new challenges in food production, and demand for sustainable and healthy choices is growing. 

This means new and innovative approaches are required for food production, processing, design analysis and preservation. 

As new foods and trends emerge, we must continue to assess how they impact health to optimize.

This highly dynamic industry offers great opportunities for food and nutrition scientists to work in different areas, such as product development, food regulation, nutrition, quality assurance, food safety and research.

In this program at The University of Newcastle, you will gain extensive practical experience from well-equipped laboratories and industry partners

The 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.

 

Practical experience

You will gain real industry experience and develop your skills and knowledge through field trips and work placement at various food companies, such as: 

 

Work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities

the program is offered at the heart of NSW's largest food and manufacturing region (Central Coast, Hunter and Western Sydney), so you will have opportunities to gain industry experiences from the local food companies, giving you a competitive advantage when you enter the workforce.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$51,750

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,616
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,200
Tuition 1 person $42,550

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.38 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 40 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcript
  • Completion certificate
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport biometric page
  • For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

60
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

50
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

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

English language skills test equivalence:  IELTS 6

TOEFL IBT: 60-78 with a Writing score of 21-23, Speaking 18-19, Reading 13-18, and Listening 12-19

PTE: 50-57 with all bands 54

Cambridge: 169 -175  with all bands 169

The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of intensive English language programs to help students achieve their goal of studying at the University of Newcastle.

Course NameDurationEntry RequirementsLead to
English Language Bridging - Elementary10 weeksIELTS 4.0Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.0Upper-Intermediate
English Language Bridging - Upper-Intermediate10 weeksIELTS 5.5Advanced English 
Advanced (EAP)10 weeksIELTS 6.0Undergraduate & Postgraduate Coursework Program

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter Upper Intermediate English with an IELTS score of 5.0Upper-Intermediate

Students with an offer for Undergraduate programs may enter this course with an IELTS score of 5.5.


Academic background and requirement

Recommended Studies:

  • HSC Chemistry or equivalent, and
  • HSC Biology or equivalent, and
  • HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent

If you have no previous biology, chemistry, or mathematics knowledge, you are advised to enrol in the NUPrep Bridging and Refresher courses.

 

Entry requirements:

Admission to undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools. 

 

GPA:

China:

China (Peoples’ Republic) National Entrance Examination (Gaokao):  455    out of 750   (60.6%)

 

India:

  • All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
  • Indian School Certificate (CISCE): 75
  • Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh - Intermediate Public Examination: 70
  • Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board - Higher Secondary Certificate Examination: 70
  • Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education - Second Year PreUniversity Examination: 70

 

Canada:

  • Ontario Secondary School Canada: 72

 

Foundation Studies

The University of Newcastle College of International Education Foundation Studies Program can be completed in either two or three trimesters and is designed to prepare international students for university study, both academically and socially. 

Career opportunities

  • Food Scientist
  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Nutritionist
  • Quality Assurance Officer
  • Nutrition Consultant
  • Food Product Developer
  • Food Safety & Quality Manager
  • Food Biotechnologist

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