Food Science and Technology Extended Major
Part of the Bachelors of Information Technology/Science program
Commencing semesters, 2018
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 Technology?
Food science and technology is a highly interdisciplinary science, which strives to better understand food processes and ultimately develop improved food products for the world's growing population. The food you eat each day comes to you through highly technical processes based on extensive research and an understanding of the physical, microbiological and chemical makeup of food.
More information about what can be studied in the Food Science and Technology Extended Major.
What you can study
This major deals with issues such as food safety, product development, the industrial processes used to manufacture food, food preservation, food technology, packaging, and sensory analysis. As one of the life sciences, it is quite distinct from the field of nutrition. The major does not cover the domestic cooking, catering or hospitality fields.
Food Science and Technology is also available as a single major or as a Food Science and Nutrition dual major.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Food Science and Technology extended major.
Employment opportunities
Graduates gain employment in technical and scientific food manufacturing industries where they develop new foods, design the processes to produce these foods, and plan packaging materials to optimise food quality for consumers. They conduct shelf-life studies and sensory evaluation of products with consumer panels as well as undertaking microbiological and chemical testing of products for consumer safety
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.