Course

Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology)

Approved Abbreviation: BAppSc(FoodTech)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 401A.1

CRICOS Code: 041095D

This course provides a professional education in the food industry and associated organisations. Students develop skills to maintain an operating system in accordance with specified regulations and product quality standards. A feature of the course is the emphasis on management studies. Graduates are qualified in all aspects of handling, storing and control of the preserving and processing of meat, fish, cereal, fruit, vegetables, dairy products and formulated foodstuffs. An extended tour of the food industry is optional before the beginning of session five studies. Before graduating, candidates are also required to obtain a minimum of 10 working weeks of Approved Industrial Experience (between sessions) to give exposure to the various facets of industrial life.

Study Mode
Three years full time. The course can be taken part time but unit selection should be taken after consulting the course coordinator. Hawkesbury campus.

Advanced standing

Advanced standing (80 credit points) is given after successfully completing the Diploma (Food Technology) at TAFE or Diploma Applied Science (Food Technology) UWS.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology) is recognised by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST), and the Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA).

Course Structure

To qualify for the degree Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Food Technology a candidate must successfully complete the requirements specified in schedule A.

Schedule A

Main (core) units

Level 100

Biology 1

Chemistry 1

Chemistry 2

Fundamentals of Mathematics

FS107A