Major - Innovative Foods
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3046.1
Related Courses
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2743.12
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.2
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Bachelor of Science
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3755.2
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Bachelor of Medical Science
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3756.2
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.2
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.2
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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3764.2
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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4748.4
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business
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6042.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
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6043.2
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses:
YES, but restrictions apply.
There is more to innovative foods, food marketing and healthy eating than you realise. This major will help you understand nutrition, and the science 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. Graduates can pursue opportunities in food formulation, food research and development, quality assurance, food plant management, food molecular biology, flavour chemistry, consumer relations, food quality assurance and teaching. This flexible program has links with industry and community and enables you to make use of modern sensory and food processing facilities while undertaking units in human nutrition and health, food production, biotechnology, integrated management.
Major
Structure
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a major in Innovative Foods requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn
And one elective
Spring
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301444
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Introduction to Food Science
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Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn
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301445
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Science Research Methods
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And two electives
Spring
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn
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300922
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Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
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And one elective
Spring
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300915
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Food Product Development
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301454
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Food Innovation and Technology
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And two electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Innovative Foods, given above.
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies:
SM1100 Education Studies
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units from SM1100 as elective units within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science with a major in Innovative Foods requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Year 1
Autumn
And one elective
Spring
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301444
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Introduction to Food Science
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Choose one of
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn
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301445
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Science Research Methods
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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And one elective
Spring
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Year 3
Autumn
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300922
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Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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Spring
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300915
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Food Product Development
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301454
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Food Innovation and Technology
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301258
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Advanced Science Research Project C
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And one elective
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
YEAR ONE: COLLEGE UNITS
Standard 3 term year
Preparatory unit:
8 University Level units comprising:
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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700155
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Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
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700123
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Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
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ONE unit from the following (depending on the testamur major chosen):
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700296
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Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
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700298
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Water Quality Assessment and Management (WSTC)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn
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301445
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Science Research Methods
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And one elective
Spring
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301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn
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300922
|
Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
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And one elective
Spring
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300915
|
Food Product Development
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|
301454
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Food Innovation and Technology
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And two electives