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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Innovative Foods

Course code: #3754

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Innovative Foods

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $33,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    041144M

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 13-January-2023 2023-01-13
Spring-July 02-June-2023 2023-06-02
Fall-March 13-January-2024 2024-01-13
Spring-July 02-June-2024 2024-06-02

Overview

Bachelor of Science - Innovative Foods

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.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,600

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,700
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,000
Tuition 1 person $33,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • 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

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

82
13
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
Eligible to apply without language certificate

If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry through other pathways.

English Language Entrance Test

The English Language Entrance test is an internal test for entry to The College and Western Sydney University programs only. 

Academic English For Tertiary Studies

This program is designed for students with English as a second language who want to develop their language skills.

Each of the five English Academic Programs (EAPs) is taught over 10 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face classroom time per week.    

ProgramEntry RequirementLeads to
EAP 1
  • IELTS (Academic) 3.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32
  • Pearson (Academic) 25
  • The College English Entrance Test 25%+
EAP 2
EAP 2
  • IELTS (Academic) 4.5+
  • TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45
  • Pearson (Academic) 30
  • The College English Entrance Test 40%+
EAP 3
EAP 3
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 (16 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 50%+
EAP 3
EAP 4
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5+ (with a 5.0 in writing)
  • TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 (17 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36
  • The College English Entrance Test 60%+
EAP 4
EAP 5
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0+ (with a 5.0 in any area)
  • TOEFL PBT 540/ IBT 73 (19 in writing)
  • Pearson (Academic) 50 with no communicative skill score less than 42
  • The College English Entrance Test 70%+
All undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs

Academic background and requirement

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.

Career opportunities

  • Food Entrepreneur
  • Food Market Researcher
  • Food Service Sales Manager
  • Food Innovation Manager
  • Food Brands Innovator

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