The Bachelor of Science (Food Science) program at Curtin University is an innovative course that combines the disciplines of chemistry, biology, nutrition and engineering to prepare students for a career in the food and beverage industry. The curriculum includes studies in food sources, food composition, food processing, food preservation, food quality evaluation, food safety, and food nutrition.
It aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and problem-solving abilities to contribute to society's need for sustainable food sources and products that are nutritious and safe to consume. Students will gain hands-on laboratory experience and also benefit from industry placement opportunities, enabling them to apply their theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
The program is focused on producing food science professionals who understand the nature, preservation and processing of food, as well as its marketing and various aspects of food safety. This prepares students for employment in food-related industries, regulatory agencies, research and development institutions, public health and environmental health departments.