Commencing semesters, 2024

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2031

Faculty

Science

School

School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Attendance mode

In Person

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Food Science and Nutrition field of study.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Science

Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1888

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Enquire online

https://science.uq.edu.au

Why study Food Science and Nutrition?

Food and nutrition covers all aspects of the food system from farm to fork. The food system is not only concerned with on-farm production, off-farm food processing, and distribution of produce for sale, but also the selection and consumption of the food by the consumer including the effects of food on their health.

Food science covers the physical nature and chemical composition of food to enable us to understand how and why food behaves under different conditions of processing and storage. We use this information to improve the safety and quality of food as well as extend the range of products available.

The science of nutrition studies the effects of dietary nutrients on growth, development, health and well-being in the population. It also examines the psychological, sociological and cultural factors which influence food choice, with a particular focus on the consequences for health.

Students complete either a research focused or industry focused project. For further information on this plan and projects available, contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences.

Courses and requirements

View the Bachelor of Science (Honours) course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Food Science and Nutrition field of study.

What it costs

Please view the Bachelor of Science (Honours) for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelor of Science (Honours) for information on key dates and how to apply.