Key Program - Food Technology
Western Sydney University
Key Program
Code:
KT3074.1
Food Technology is about the study of food. The key program is underpinned by broad science base incorporating microbiology and chemistry, leading to specialised food topics in food processing, nutrition, culinary studies, quality assurance, product development and packaging. The program prepares you for teaching Food Technology at high school, plus a range of secondary teaching areas in Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology depending on elective choices. In addition, the program prepares you a wide range of careers outside of teaching, including the food and beverage industries, government research or policy; quality assurance, product development, nutrition, regulatory affairs, marketing, management and consulting. The program has strong food industry links and well-equipped facilities, which include a food processing pilot plant, offering hands-on experience using industry standard equipment.
Key Program
Structure
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
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300792
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Biology A - The Diversity of Life
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Choose one of
Choose one of
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200191
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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And one elective
Spring
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300793
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Biology B - Cellular Processes
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And one elective
Year 2
Autumn
Spring
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn
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300785
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Food Analysis and Quality Assurance
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And two electives
Spring
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300637
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Food Product Development Practicum
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300780
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Advanced Food Science and Technology
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And two electives
Major and Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for majors and sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Indigenous Australian Studies Major
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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