Major - Nutrition and Food Science
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
MT3021.1
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2743.11
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws
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3754.1
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Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
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3757.1
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Bachelor of Advanced Science
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3763.1
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies
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Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
NO
There is more to healthy eating than you realise. This program will help you understand nutrition and the science behind food. A major in Nutrition and Food Science will prepare you for the future by developing the skills and knowledge needed to solve future challenges in nutrition and health, food safety and quality. Students will develop a strong foundation in the biological and chemical sciences needed to underpin studies. Career opportunities may include nutritionist, nutritional scientist, consumer relations, food quality assurance, new food product development, and food technology secondary teaching. The program has strong industry and community links, well-equipped facilities including food processing pilot plant and modern kitchen facilities.
Major
Structure
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science, with a major in Nutrition and Food Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
Choose one of
Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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Spring session
Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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300922
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Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
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And two electives
Spring session
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300915
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Food Product Development
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And three electives
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Nutrition and Food Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition and Food Science, 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 electives within their Bachelor of Science program.
Bachelor of Advanced Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science, with a major in Nutrition and Food Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
Choose one of
Year 2
Summer session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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Autumn session
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300937
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Advanced Science Project A
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Spring session
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300938
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Advanced Science Project B
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Choose one of
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301261
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Complex Case Studies in Science
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301259
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Work Internship for Science Professionals
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And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
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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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And one elective
Spring session
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300915
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Food Product Development
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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 1: College Units
Standard 3 Term year
Preparatory unit
And
Eight University Level units comprising
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700122
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Essential Chemistry 2 (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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700124
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Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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And
One unit from the following (depending on the testamur major chosen)
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700266
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Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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700295
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Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
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700296
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Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
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700061
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Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
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700297
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Management of Aquatic Environments (WSTC)
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700298
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Water Quality Assessment and Management (WSTC)
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Year 2
Autumn session
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300936
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Functional Proteins and Genes
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Spring session
Choose one of
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301261
|
Complex Case Studies in Science
|
|
301259
|
Work Internship for Science Professionals
|
And two electives
Year 3
Autumn session
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300922
|
Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
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And two electives
Spring session
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300915
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Food Product Development
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And three electives