Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Sciences)

Healthy eating is a vital part of good health and there is more to healthy eating than you realise. This degree will help you understand nutrition and the science behind food.

The Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Food Science) degree aims to provide students with sound knowledge and practical background in nutrition and food sciences to pursue a wide range of careers in; community nutrition and health promotion ensuring healthy diets and lifestyles for good health, development of healthy and innovative new foods, or ensuring food quality and safety.

Nutrition and Food covers a range of subjects that include the nutritional benefits of particular foods, the development of new food products, food safety and medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, that are affected by diet.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

Practical Experience

Students will complete a minimum of 10 weeks of approved industrial experience.

A Career in Nutrition and Food Science

Some career opportunities with a Nutrition and Food Science degree include:

»» community nutrition and health
»» food product research and development
»» food quality assurance
»» professional positions in consumer relations
»» health promotion and education
»» regulatory affairs
»» technical sales representatives
»» consulting
»» secondary teaching in food technology (requires the completion of a teaching qualification). 

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.