Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

An Honours program is offered as an additional year to the undergraduate program. The Honours program consists of a fourth year of full-time study (1 year) or the equivalent part-time study (2 years). Courses are offered on a semester basis, i.e. two semesters per year.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 year full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Code

12243, 073274C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$43,130 per year / $43,130 total

About this course

An Honours program is offered as an additional year to the undergraduate program. The Honours program consists of a fourth year of full-time study (1 year) or the equivalent part-time study (2 years). Courses are offered on a semester basis, i.e. two semesters per year. The Honours program consists of a research project on a topic determined in consultation with your research supervisor. The program also involves a skills development strand to assist you in the development of your research skills and the writing of your research thesis. Honours is highly regarded by potential employers and provides entry into a research career.

Study locations

Newcastle - Callaghan

Central Coast – Ourimbah

What you will learn

On successful completion of the program students will have:

In-depth knowledge and skills appropriate to undertake further study and research in food science & human nutrition.
The ability to develop, conduct and manage a research project.
The ability to critically and independently reflect and statistically analyse project results.
The ability to communicate a convincing and reasoned scientific argument at a level and style appropriate to the audience and to report scientific findings in an oral and/or written format.
The ability to work on an advanced scientific activity both autonomously and collaboratively.
Awareness of professional practice in food science & human nutrition and an understanding, appreciation and respect for appropriate conduct and practice.

University of Newcastle