UC012 - Undergraduate Certificate in Food Technology and Nutrition
Plan: UC012 - Undergraduate Certificate in 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: Undergraduate Certificate in Food Technology and Nutrition
Award abbreviation: UcertFoodTech&Nutr
Total credit points: 48
Career: UGRD
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part time equivalent
Location: RMIT University, City Campus
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/
ASCED code: 019905
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The Undergraduate Certificate in Food Technology and Nutrition program is about the science of manufacturing food and making it safe and nutritious.
This program will provide you with the foundational knowledge to pursue further study via the Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) which will prepare you for a career in the food industry. This program is designed to build a foundation to communicate effectively and excel in sciences via oral, written or visual forms, develop analysis and decision making skills in a team environment, build a solid chemistry foundation to understand the chemistry of biological systems and build chemical laboratory skills.
Your learning experiences will involve a broad mix of study modes, including online lectorials, tutorials, practical classes, studios, project work and seminars, using face-to-face, online, intensive, and other flexible delivery mechanisms.
This program is delivered online, however some activities may require face-to-face attendance in RMIT City or Bundoora campuses.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Graduates of the Undergraduate Certificate in Food Technology and Nutrition are guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) (BP199) and will receive 48 credit points.
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 Mathematics (any) and Chemistry, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.
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
This program is not accredited by any professional body. This program does not qualify graduates for any level of membership or registration for practice.
The School has a very strong Industry Advisory Committee that is the main link to industry. The committee meets regularly and provides feedback on the currency of the program, the changing needs of industry and has input into the design of new programs. Our industry partners also actively contribute to the School through participation in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) courses, seminars, marketing events, industry awards and scholarships
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
Resources available from the Library
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. 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, you can phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service. Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT
RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b3mism7rz4jd
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