Food Science and Technology University of Newcastle

Overview

This flexible programme structure empowers you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and professional industry experience to thrive in this exciting area of work. You could pursue diverse roles across the food industry sector or continue into food science research, including product development and quality assurance.

Learn from Food Science researchers that have expertise, and actively work, in the areas of food and flavour chemistry, food processing and preservation, post-harvest technology, sensory analysis, consumer behaviour amongst others. They actively collaborate with researchers in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences.

During this Food Science and Technology programme at the University of Newcastle you'll learn to:

• Understand cutting-edge developments in food science and technology

• Tackle various challenges in the food industry including its impact on human nutrition

• Design and implement food-related projects

• Analyse and interpret data to produce reports for implementation and to inform continuous improvements decisions for the business

• Drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency

• Communicate effectively across academia, industry, and other stakeholders.

Career opportunities

On completion of this degree, you will possess the high level of knowledge, skills and experience necessary to address challenges related to food quality, safety, and sustainability, and to excel in the food industry.

After graduation, you may take on roles such as:

• Food scientist, technologist or chemist

• Food product development

• Food biotechnologist

• Quality control/quality assurance

• Flavourist

• Food safety specialist

• Product and packaging technologist

• Nutrition education & nutrition research

• Sensory and analytical scientist

• Community health promotion

• Teaching and academic research.