Key Program - Food Technology
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3030.1
This program recognises that good nutrition, food quality and safety are fundamental to the national priority of food security. There is a strong demand and wide range of employment opportunities for practical food technologists who have a strong science base and can apply this knowledge to food processing, ensuring a safe, nutritious and appetising food supply. Graduates can bring these skills into high school Food Technology teaching, raising the standards of teaching curricular, providing depth and problem solving skills. The course has strong food industry links and well-equipped facilities, which include a food processing pilot plant offering hands-on experience. The program consists of core studies in food technology, nutrition, biology and chemistry. Students can combine units to achieve teaching accreditation to also teach in the secondary disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology, and Physics depending on elective choices. Academic credit may be offered for relevant TAFE or other qualifications; for example, a diploma in a relevant field may attract academic credit of up to one year, making the degree an attractive re-skilling option
Key Program
Structure
Full-time - Start Year Intake
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
Choose one of
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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Spring session
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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300658
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Endocrinology and Metabolism
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And one elective
Spring session
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300636
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Food Processing and Analysis
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Choose one of
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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300637
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Food Product Development Practicum
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And two electives*
Spring session
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300641
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Packaging Science and Technology
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And two electives*
*At least one of these electives must be a Level 3 unit.
Full-time - Mid-year Intake
Year 1
Spring session
And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
Choose one of
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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Spring session
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300636
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Food Processing and Analysis
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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300658
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Endocrinology and Metabolism
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And one elective
Spring session
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300641
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Packaging Science and Technology
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And two electives*
Year 4
Autumn session
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300637
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Food Product Development Practicum
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And two electives*
*At least one of these electives must be a Level 3 unit.
In addition to the above units, all students must complete:
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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or
Sub Major - Education Studies
Students wanting to teach in Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology or Physics as a second teaching area must include the following units in their program of study (to be taken as electives).
Biology
At least two units from
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300307
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Analytical Microbiology
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300656
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Laboratory Quality Management
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300493
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Forensic and Environmental Analysis
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Note: 300236 is available on the Parramatta campus
Chemistry
At least two units from
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300493
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Forensic and Environmental Analysis
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Note: Some of these units are offered on the Parramatta campus only.
Design and Technology
At least one unit from
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101022
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20th Century Design Histories
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300012
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Design Management 1: Product Design Audit
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Note: All of these units are offered on the Penrith campus only.
Physics
Note: 300559 is offered on the Parramatta campus only.
Suggested electives
If students do not wish to be accredited to teach in one or more of the disciplines above, then one or more of the following could be chosen as electives:
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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