Bachelor of Food Science and Technology B.Food S&T

2009

Program Outline

A degree in Food Science and Technology allows you to design and oversee the manufacture of food and beverage products to ensure high nutritional value and consumer appeal. Students learn biochemical, microbiological, processing and packaging solutions to preserve and supplement the nutritional value of food and beverages. Training in the flavour and sensory attributes of food is required to provide consumers with convenient and functional foods that have long shelf lives. This program combines world class training in the core sciences of biology, chemistry and microbiology through the University of Adelaide with strong industry-focused food technology through the TAFE SA Regency Campus.

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 72.35 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements will not contribute to your rank. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 314761 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 68
Assumed knowledge:	Chemistry and Mathematics desirable
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $22,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only. Level I
Semester 1 BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells FOOD SC 1001: Consumers, Food and Health Plus one of the following CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA Plus one of the following PHYSICS 1101: Physics for the Life and Earth Sciences PHYSICS 1008: Physics Principles and Applications I Semester 2 BIOLOGY 1202: Biology I: Organisms FOOD SC 1000RG: Introduction to Food Technology STATS 1004: Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) Plus one of the following CHEM 1200: Chemistry IB CHEM 1201: Foundations of Chemistry IB
Level II
Semester 1  AGRIC 2500WT: Animal & Plant Biochemistry II FOOD SC 2501RG: Food Engineering Principles II FOOD SC 2503RG: Food Processing Technology II PLANT SC 2500WT: Microbiology & Invertebrate Biology II Semester 2 BIOMET 2500WT : Research Methodology II FOOD SC 2500RG: Food Chemistry II FOOD SC 2502RG : Food Microbiology II FOOD SC 2504RG : Sensory Evaluation of Foods II
Level III
Semester 1  FOOD SC 3011RG: Food Chemistry FOOD SC 3021RG: Food Product Development PLANT SC 3002WT: Biotechnology in the Food & Wine Industry WINEMKTG 3014WT: Food Marketing Semester 2 APP ECOL 3017WT: Communication in the Agri-Food Industry FOOD SC 3014RG: Food Quality and Regulation FOOD SC 3025RG: Animal Food Processing FOOD SC 3027RG: Sensory Evaluation of Foods

Career Opportunities

Graduates will contribute to the food and beverage processing industries in one of a variety of roles:

• product development - developing and commercialising food products that fulfil consumers' lifestyle needs for healthy, nutritious, fresh and convenient foods;
• food safety and legislation - responsible for protecting consumers through quality management, developing safe food products and applying evolving food legislation;
• processing operations - evaluating the feasibility of producing new products economically and designing facilities;
• food marketing - evaluating consumer wants and developing marketing strategies and new products to meet these needs, with an emphasis on value-added products for a global market.

Potential careers

Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Food Scientist, Food Technologist

Useful Links

• Sciences Rules and Requirements
• Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Sciences
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre enquiry form

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules