Bachelor Medical Science (Human Nutrition)(Innovative Food)
Western Sydney University
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About
This 3-year double major in Human Nutrition and Innovative Foods ( Food Science) will help you understand nutrition, and the science behind food in the largest business sector in the world.
The primary major in Human Nutrition uses biology, chemistry and physiology to develop concepts in food and nutrient form and function in relation to human metabolism and physiology. It focuses on ingestion, digestion, absorption, storage and utilization of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. You will learn how these nutrients can be managed with respect to appetite, exercise, health, and disease as well as develop a wide range of laboratory and research skills.
A second major in Innovative Foods (Food Science) will prepare you to be a leader in developing new, safe, healthy and sustainable foods. You will receive a solid foundation in the biological and chemical sciences, which is needed to gain applied knowledge and skills in food science, will provide the confidence to establish a career in the food industry.
This flexible program has links with industry and community and enables you to make use of modern sensory and on-campus well-equipped food processing pilot plant and modern kitchen facilities. You will also develop critical analytical skills to assess and implement recommendations for testing, monitoring and community education. You may undertake work experience linked to subjects in the program with an option to undertake research projects in collaboration with Industry.
Areas of study
In addition to science areas in chemistry, cell biology, biodiversity, biochemistry, the double major will cover areas in human anatomy & physiology, metabolism, human nutrition, global nutrition & food, nutrition health and diseases, applied nutrition, food science, innovative foods, food safety, food analysis, food quality assurance, food ingredients and formulation, Experimental foods, food product development, food innovation, food processing technology and research methods.
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue opportunities as a nutritional scientist, nutritionist, and in areas of food formulation, food research and development, quality assurance, food plant management, food molecular biology, flavour chemistry, consumer relations, food quality assurance and teaching, secondary teaching, and positions in medical and pharmaceutical research laboratories. It also provides a possible pathway to further education to become an accredited practicing Dietician.
Graduates can register as a Nutritionist with the Nutrition Society of Australia
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
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