About the course

Society continues to face new challenges in food production. Demand for sustainable and healthy choices is growing. As new foods, trends and challenges emerge, we must continue to assess how they impact health. This specialty area of study requires people with a passion for innovative thinking.

　　Food and beverage processing is Australia's largest manufacturing industry. This dynamic industry offers great opportunities for food and nutrition scientists to work in different areas. Examples include product development, food regulation, nutrition, quality assurance, food safety and research.

　　You could work with fresh or processed foods, developing new products, or analysing existing ones. Or you could work on ensuring that foods are nutritionally balanced, safe to eat, cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and desirable to buy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Ourimbah
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Ourimbah
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Ourimbah
Semester 1 (February), 2025	On campus with online start
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Ourimbah
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Ourimbah
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Ourimbah

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Newcastle

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

　　Further education like diplomas and university study can also be assessed for admission.

　　IELTS - 6.0 (Minimum 6.0 in Each Component), TOEFL iBT - 60 and TOEFL PBT - 500

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Newcastle. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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