The Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) is your opportunity to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of future generations. Graduates of the course are critical thinkers. They are very much in demand in food industries due to their scientific understanding of the technical aspects of food, beginning with harvesting and preparation and ending with consumption.
The course focuses firstly on helping you develop a greater understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials, and secondly on the technology of food such as preservation, processing, packaging and distribution to ensure that food is safe, nutritious and wholesome.
The course provides a solid scientific foundation in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and the physical sciences, together with knowledge of the processing and formulation of agricultural raw materials into safe and nutritious food products.
You will have the opportunity to study a broad range of topics including the following:
The course takes three years of full-time study to complete.
The Monash University Handbook has more detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology).
Graduates from the Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) work in areas such as:
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic,English language and age requirements.
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology):
Pre-university qualifications – international
| Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| A Level GCE | 8 | 8 |
| Australian Year 12 ATAR | 75 | 75 |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 19 | 19 |
| Indian School Certificate | 65% | 65% |
| All India Senior School Certificate | 70% | 70% |
| Indonesia SMA3 | 8 | 8 |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 26 | 26 |
| Kenya Secondary Education | 8 | 8 |
| Malaysia STPM | 8.67 | 8.67 |
| Malaysia UEC | 5 | 5 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 74% | 74% |
| Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT | 1710 | 1710 |
| South African National Senior Certificate | 33 | 33 |
| Sri Lanka A Level | 10 | 10 |
| Thailand Matayom 6 | 2.67 | 2.5 |
| Vietnam High School Certificate | 8 | 8 |
Foundation Years
| Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Monash University Foundation Year | 270* | 255* |
| Indonesia UNIPREP/UNSW | 7 | 7 |
| Trinity Foundation Year | 70% | 72% |
| Sunway Foundation in Arts | 65% | 65% |
*The score is only applicable for students commencing MUFY in 2013.
The formal prerequisites for Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) are at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics at a higher level (Year 12 equivalent).
In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:
Each year, there are three intake periods for the Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology). This means that you can start in February, July or October.
Source : Monash University