Specialisation

Sub-major - Food Technology - Secondary Teaching

Western Sydney University Sub-major Code: SM3038.1


Related Courses

1652.6 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
1652.7 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
1652.8 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
1652.9 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
3678.1 Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)
3678.2 Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science)

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.


The food technology sub-major brings together food science and nutrition with education studies to meet the graduate requirements for teaching in food technology as a second teaching area. This sub-major includes specialised studies in food processing, new food product development, nutrition, contemporary food issues, and the food marketplace relevant to the Australian food industry. The program has strong industry links, well-equipped facilities including food processing pilot plant and modern kitchen facilities.


Sub-major Structure

Students must complete four units as follows

Year 1

Spring session

300805 Food Science 1

Year 2

Autumn session

300842 Food Science 2

Choose two of

Year 2

Autumn session

300933 Nutrition and Health 1

Year 2

Spring session

300879 Experimental Foods

Year 3

Autumn session

300871 Culinary Science

Year 3

Spring session

300915 Food Product Development
300904 Advanced Food Science and Technology


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