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Bachelor of Science (Nutrition, Food and Health Science)

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Embark on a career helping to improve people’s health through better nutrition. Learn about food science, safety and quality as a nutritionist or food scientist. With the ever-increasing awareness of food-related health issues and nutrition, there is a growing demand in many health-related fields for knowledgeable graduates.

You will benefit from learning advanced knowledge of the industry and hands-on experience that will prepare you for work in the real world.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Health and Biomedicine

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Careers

  • food technologist
  • scientific officer
  • product development officer or manager
  • quality assurance control officer
  • production manager
  • technical controller
  • food microbiologist
  • research & development officer
  • sales and marketing officer

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

The SBFN course is designed to produce graduates who have up-to-date knowledge and skills in the science of food and its safety and quality as required by today’s nutritionists and food scientists.

The course ensures that its graduates have:

  • a solid foundation in basic anatomy and physiology and the relevant biochemistry and microbiology;
  • a developed consumer awareness with regard to food-related health and safety issues;
  • a thorough understanding of the role of nutrition in the development and evaluation of food products; and
  • an appreciation of food and nutrition within local and global contexts.

The course also provides opportunities for the development of professional and personal skills essential for employment and successful career paths in the rapidly growing areas of food science, nutrition and health.

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Units and electives

Course is offered over 3 years (6 semesters) on full time basis and equivalent part time. To qualify for the award of BSc (Nutrition, Food And Health Science) a total of 288 credit points should be completed.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • Year 12: VCE, Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 20 in English (any).
  • International: 1) Have achieved an IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6 (no band less than 6). 2) Have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australia’s year 12 or VCE qualification.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Health and Biomedicine.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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Information about course fees, articulation and credit transfer, recognition of prior learning, admission and enrolment procedures, examinations, and services available to students can be accessed on the University’s website or by contacting the University directly on +61 3 9919 6100.

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