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Food Science Minor: Bachelor of Innovation / Food Science Minor: Bachelor of Science (Science) / Food Science Minor: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Innovation

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The Food Science Minor explores the chemical composition of foods and ingredient interactions under various processing conditions to develop new food products. It includes opportunities for hands-on experience through work placements.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
0.5 semester full-time
Course Code
MINU-FOODS

About this course

Overview

The Food Science Minor focuses on the chemical composition of foods, the ingredient interactions under different processing conditions to develop new food products. Students may also undertake a work placement with an external organisation to gain hands on experience.

What you'll learn
  • have demonstrated some knowledge and understanding in food science that is typically at a level supported by textbooks, but not necessarily at the forefront of the field, GC1
  • can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to the field and have developing competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving straightforward problems within food science, including using digital technologies, GC2, GC3
  • can gather and interpret relevant data within food science to inform judgements that include some reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues related to food science, GC4, GC5
  • demonstrate a developing standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • have demonstrated some knowledge and understanding in food science that is typically at a level supported by textbooks, but not necessarily at the forefront of the field, GC1
  • can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to the field and have developing competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving straightforward problems within food science, including using digital technologies, GC2, GC3
  • can gather and interpret relevant data within food science to inform judgements that include some reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues related to food science, GC4, GC5
  • demonstrate a developing standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Direct to CurtinApply as a high school student
  • Apply for Semester 1, 2025 via TISC
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