Food Science And Nutrition in Murdoch University, Australia

Food Science And Nutrition in Murdoch University

Course Description

This course prepares you for a career in many fields relating to the promotion of health at individual and community levels through the improvement of the food supply. You’ll study subjects such as the chemistry of food, human physiology, food analysis, food safety, food preparation, food product development, the impact of nutrition on human health, disease and sports performance, and the social and public health aspects of nutrition.

5 reasons to study Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition at Murdoch

• You’ll study in the heart of the Murdoch Health Precinct, which includes public and private hospitals and leading medical research institute, the Australian National Phenome Centre.
• Take advantage of our living labs to grow your food production research knowledge, including at our Whitby Falls farm on the outskirts of Perth.
• You’ll complete a fieldwork placement with food industries or health organisations.
• You’ll be well prepared to work in Australia or internationally in professional positions in the health and food industries.
• If you plan to study postgraduate dietetics (or other medical or health-related courses) you’ll be well prepared to apply when you complete this course.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• the role of food and nutrition in human health and illness prevention
• food composition knowledge and cooking / culinary skills
• novel food product design
• the role of food and nutrition in sport performance and cognitive performance
• an understanding of food and its impacts on the human microbiome.

Your career

When you graduate from this course you are likely to find work in a health field, in the food sector or a human nutrition science field. Employers may include metropolitan or regional community health centres, government organisations in food policy, non-government health organisations, food industries, food manufacturers, food marketing, sports clubs, and hospital food service facilities.

Careers could include:

• Nutritionist or Public Health Nutritionist
• Food Scientist or Technologist
• Product Manager
• Food Safety Officer
• Food Marketing and Food Media
• Manager in educational health and wellbeing and community programs.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal