Course

Bachelor of Applied Science (Food and Nutrition)

Approved Abbreviation: BAppSc(Food&Nutr)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 402A.1

CRICOS Code: 000526C

This course has a strong emphasis on practical application with a wide range of projects and industry involvement. The practical aspect of the course is built on a strong scientific base. Food and Nutrition stresses the acquisition of theoretical knowledge for application to practical situations. Graduates from Food & Nutrition draw from many disciplines the knowledge and skills needed to help in a particular situation, such as nutrition, healthy pathways, food industry promotions, marketing/food economists roles, research and development/product development roles, and on completion of a Diploma of Education, teaching (Science & Technology). Units are integrated through the vocationally focused unit Practicum which provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to experientially based problem solving. These are strongly supported by industry involvement and each practicum has a different theme.

Study Mode
Three years full time. The course can be taken part time but unit selection should be made in consultation with 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.

Course Structure

To qualify for the degree Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Food & Nutrition a candidate must successfully complete the respective requirements specified in schedule B.

Schedule B

Main (core) units

Level 100

Biology 1

Chemistry 1

Chemistry 2

Physics 1