Food Science and Nutrition Dual Major
Part of the Bachelors of Information Technology / Science program
Commencing semesters, 2020
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2228
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty
School
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
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.
More information about what can be studied in the Food Science and Nutrition Dual Major.
What you can study
Food Science is also available as a single major or as an extended major.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Food Science and Nutrition dual major.
Employment opportunities
Community nutritionist, nutrition educator, food policy officer, food product development officer, food microbiologist, food product marketing, food quality assurance officer/manager, consumer enquiries and customer service, nutritionist in the food processing industry or retail industry, nutrition/health/exercise adviser.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Information Technology / Science for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Information Technology / Science for information on key dates and how to apply.