This major at Western Sydney University will help you understand the science and technology behind food in the largest business sector in the world.

A major in Innovative Foods will prepare you to be a leader in developing innovative, safe, healthy and sustainable foods. 

A solid foundation in the biological and chemical sciences needed to underpin food science will enable graduates from this program to be confident in the rapidly evolving food technology sector. 

The topics covered in this major includes food formulation, quality evaluation, food analysis, quality assurance, sensory analysis, food chemistry, food microbiology, food plant management, flavour chemistry and consumer relations.

The program is flexible and enables you to undertake units in human nutrition, health, biotechnology, marketing, and integrated management with industry and community links, with modern sensory and food processing facilities.

Graduates can pursue various job opportunities, including food product development, research and development, quality assurance, food plant management, flavour chemistry, consumer relations, sensory evaluation and teaching.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  

This program includes placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience opportunities.

• Academic transcripts
• Graduation/completion certificates for any completed qualifications
• Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
• English language test results (if applicable)
• Passport or Visa documents (if applicable)
• Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment

Assumed Knowledge: Students should have at least two units of English, two units of science (any science), and two units of mathematics at year 12 equivalent.

China:

• Successful completion of Gao San with an 80% average in 3 years.

India: 

• Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards): Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in the best 4 core subjects
• All India School Certificate (CBSE): Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects
• Indian School Certificate (ISC): Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Iran:

• Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studies or completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

Foundations Studies Programs

Western Sydney University International College offers students a range of Foundations Studies Programs in:

• Business
• Health Science and Nursing
• Science

Programs are designed to prepare students for university study by offering subjects that are an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for an undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University.