BP199 - Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition
Plan: BP199P23 - Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition
Award abbreviation: BFoodTech&Nutr
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full time or 6 years part time
Location: RMIT City and Bundoora Campus
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 019905
CRICOS code: 110979C
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition has been designed to provide you with a foundational knowledge of the science of manufacturing food and making it safe and nutritious.
You will learn how to develop novel, healthy and functional food products that meet consumer demands and comply with strict safety and health guidelines. As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to major in Food Science and Technology, Nutrition Science, or both.
The Nutrition Science major focuses on human health, community nutrition and entrepreneurship, while the Food Science and Technology major explores traditional and novel technologies employed in the manufacturing of food products, as well as sensory evaluation of foods, product development and quality assurance.
The available minor options are Food Science, Nutrition Science, and Human Bioscience. These minors can be completed as part of the four combination options available in the degree. Students select their combination pathway starting in Year 2, allowing them to understand their learning interests and preferred path during their Year 1 studies.
Years 1 and 2: In the first few semesters, you will study basic science subjects such as chemistry, microbiology, and mathematics, as well as subjects that introduce you to the food industry and nutrition.
In the second half of your second year, advanced food and nutrition sciences subjects will provide you with a thorough background in each major. These courses are conducted in modern laboratories and in a pilot plant facility that reflects industry environments. You will develop skills in these areas through subjects that cover nutrition, health and how these are affected by processing.
If following Combination 4, you would commence your minor in Human Bioscience from Year 2. This combination is recommended for students seeking a pathway to postgraduate studies in dietetics.
Year 3: In the Food Science and Technology major, you will learn how to develop and manage the production of safe, healthy, nutritious, and convenient foods that meet consumer expectations. The Nutrition Science major helps you learn to improve the nutritional quality of our manufactured food supply, creating safe and nutritious foods that taste good and have a balanced nutritional profile.
You will also have the opportunity to develop different products in a pilot plant setting. Industry visits also provide context for your studies.
Your capstone experience in ONPS2719 Food Formulation and Design is designed to provide you with an opportunity to reverse engineer a food product and/or design your own product to meet a market need.
In the Nutrition Science and Food Science and Technology majors, you will undertake Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) through activities in courses such as OHTH2173/OHTH1156 Applied Nutrition and ONPS2510/ONPS2435 Rheology and Food Biophysics, preparing you to be job-ready for a career in the food and nutrition industry.
The program will provide you with an additional WIL and Capstone experience in ONPS2186 Applied Science Project 1 or ONPS2543 Science Work Experience 1. In these courses you will have the opportunity to learn, apply and demonstrate professional science practices while working on projects under the guidance of a professional scientist on projects of interest to industry. Your independent science project may take place in industry or an external lab.
There is also an opportunity for you to choose two electives that will provide an added advantage to broaden your interests or pursue subjects that may be useful adjuncts to the degree.
Students in this program may also elect to pursue a pathway toward further postgraduate studies in dietetics, which includes completing a minor in Human Biosciences.
The program prepares you to work in roles in various sectors of the food industry including:
- Becoming the owner or manager of a food and/or food ingredient manufacturing company
- Working in a large food processing company
- Developing new food products with nutrition at their core
- Supporting nutrition programs for community groups, such as schools or healthcare facilities
While most courses in the program are fully delivered face-to-face at the City and Bundoora campus, other courses may be delivered via a combination of online and campus-based activities. The timetable is designed to avoid travel between campuses on the same day; if travel is necessary, adequate time is provided between course activities.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Articulation
Graduates of the RMIT AD012 / AD012 Associate Degree in Applied Science will be guaranteed entry into the BP199P23 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition program and receive credit to a value of 84 credit points (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points)
NB: While the total value of the credit offered is equivalent to 1 standard year of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2 years.
Graduates of the RMIT AD012 / AD012P24 Associate Degree in Applied Science will be guaranteed entry into the BP199P23 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition program and receive credit to a value of 96 credit points (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points)
NB: While the total value of the credit offered is equivalent to 1 standard year of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2 years.
Successful completion of the first two semesters (in one year) of the Taylor's University Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Food Science) will be guaranteed entry into the BP199P23 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition program and receive credit to a value of 96 credit points (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points)
NB: While the total value of the credit offered is equivalent to 1 standard year of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2 years.
Successful completion of the first four semesters (in years one and two) of the Taylor's University Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Food Science) will be guaranteed entry into the BP199P23 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition program and receive credit to a value of 192 credit points (Note: A standard year of full-time undergraduate study at RMIT University is 96 credit points)
NB: While the total value of the credit offered is equivalent to 1 standard year of full-time study, the amount of time required to complete the remaining study may exceed 2 years.
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program. As a successful graduate of this program, you may (upon application) be eligible to proceed to MC237 Master of Food Science and Technology or other postgraduate programs. You may also be eligible to pursue BH012 Science Honours. Acceptance into these programs would be subject to each program's entry requirements.
RMIT graduates have had successful careers with major food companies. Graduates have progressed to managerial roles, regulatory advisor positions in government organisations, intermediary roles between food companies and the public, or technical expert positions in businesses providing analytical services.
Graduates of the food science and technology major may work for large food processing companies in research and development, marketing or quality assurance roles. Graduates of the nutrition science major may work for food companies in areas such as product development and nutrition consultancy or may continue their studies in postgraduate dietetics (subject to program entry requirements).
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit.
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Program entry requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.
For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.
Prerequisites
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in one of: Maths: General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics, and a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL).
English language requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
Accreditation
This program is not accredited by any external industry or professional body.
Membership
Graduates of this program are eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and Nutrition Society of Australia.
Membership may include access to professional networks, industry events, and continuing education opportunities. Membership may enhance career prospects by providing recognition of professional standards and expertise in the fields of food science and nutrition.
Industry Links
This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. This committee helps inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic staff maintain connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com.
Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.
In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
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