Course

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food)

Approved Abbreviation: BSc(Nutr&Food)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 3630.1

CRICOS Code: 054921A

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From 2009 this course is being replaced by:

3640 Bachelor of Science

This is a three year full time course with an emphasis on practical application. The course has a strong biological base with an application to human nutrition and food. Individual units are integrated in order to provide the opportunity for applying theory to experientially based problem solving. The course allows for specialisation in areas such as human nutrition, food studies, community nutrition and consumerism. In addition, it can provide the foundation for further study in dietetics and/or science teaching. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of ten weeks Approved Industrial Experience prior to finishing the course.

Study Mode
Three years full-time.

Admission

Recommended Chemistry and Food Technology. Mathematics and Biology studies are assumed.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

300221

Biology 1

300224

Chemistry 1

300498

Food Science 1

Choose one of

300558

Physics 1

200191

Fundamentals of Mathematics

200192

Statistics for Science

200263

Biometry

Spring session

300225

Chemistry 2

300753

Introduction to Human Physiology

300499

Food Science 2

And one elective

Year 2

Autumn session

300300

Microbiology 1

NT201A

Nutrition & Health 2.1

Choose one of

300227

General Biochemistry

300219

Biochemistry 1

And one elective

Spring session

NT202A

Nutrition & Health 2.2

Choose one of

300220

Biochemistry 2

FS321A

Experimental Foods

And two electives

Year 3

Autumn session

FS304A

Food Product Development Practicum 3.1

300360

Consumer Issues in Nutrition

Choose one of

NT306A

Nutritional Biochemistry

BC306A

Human Physiology 3.1

And one elective

Spring session

NT307A

Applied Nutrition

NT304A

Nutrition and Community Health (V1)

FS325A

Culinary Studies 3.2

And one elective

Students are required to obtain a minimum of ten weeks Approved Industrial Experience (unit SC204A) prior to finishing the course.

Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

Search for sub-majors

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

Indigenous Australian Creative Expressions Sub-major

Indigenous Economics Sub-major

Business Sustainability Sub-major

Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

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