皇家墨尔本理工大学

With a food science degree, you can pursue a range of career paths in areas such as processing, manufacturing, packaging, marketing, research, quality assurance, product development and education.

RMIT University is one of Australia’s leading food science education and research institutes. Studying the Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) will give you:

Access to world class facilities

In our state-of-the-art The Food Innovation and Research Centre you will develop practical skills in industry-standard setting that includes a production facility, commercial kitchen, sensory evaluation lab and research lab. You’ll have access to a modern pilot plant that simulates industrial production, as well as a range of food preparation and processing equipment.

In-demand knowledge and skills

From production to plate, the food industry is the largest in the world.

There is a constant demand for graduates who can apply the relevant science and technology knowledge. This degree covers the full range of food technology and nutrition science, preparing you for a number of career paths.

Industry-relevant experience

You will have opportunities to engage with industry, including work placements and industry-based projects. Our teachers are experienced practitioners, and we collaborate closely with industry to ensure graduates have access to the latest technologies and training to make them work-ready at graduation.

What you will study

In this degree, you’ll learn the full range of theoretical and practical aspects of food science, technology and nutrition.

You'll also be able to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with strict safety and health guidelines.

Degree majors

Food technology
Nutrition

The food technology and nutrition degree is about the science of large-scale food manufacturing, and making it safe and nutritious to meet consumers’ needs.

In this degree you’ll learn the full range of theoretical and practical aspects of food science, technology and nutrition.

You’ll also be able to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with government and industry’s strict safety and health guidelines.

In the first three semesters you will take foundation courses, such as chemistry and microbiology, and will be introduced to food processing and nutrition. Later your studies will focus more on courses related to your major.

The nutrition major focuses on human health and nutrition. The food technology major deals with traditional and novel technologies employed in the manufacture of food products, as well as sensory evaluation of foods, product development and quality assurance.

At our Bundoora campus you will have access to modern facilities to apply your knowledge and develop technical skills. These include:

food pilot plant
product development laboratory
fully-equipped, computerised sensory and consumer testing suite
food and nutrition research laboratory
food analysis and characterisation laboratory microbiology laboratory
temperature controlled rooms
dry goods storage
dry and wet preparation areas

Career

Food scientists use analytical techniques to test properties of food including nutritional value, flavour, and levels of various substances. They test foods to provide product information, ensure the safety of food products and ensure that food manufacturing processes meet government and industry standards.

Food scientists explore and develop new products, manufacturing methods and conduct sensory evaluation of products. They can also investigate and set safety and quality standards for production, packaging and marketing.