Overview

The food industry is adding value to the country’s great strength in agriculture and increasingly delivering exports into the world’s markets. You can be part of Australia’s largest manufacturing industry by studying USQ’s Bachelor of Science (Food Science) and discover the science behind the development of new food products.
You will also develop an understanding of the effects of food components on human nutrition and health.
Put your learning into practice in your final year by attending residential schools and doing a work placement within industry.
USQ is partnering in the national Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre, a $100 million, 10-year initiative uniting industry and research institutions to focus on diverting food waste into other purposes.

Career outcomes

Food and beverage processing is one of the most rapidly growing industries employing a large percentage of Australia's total workforce.
With input all the way from the farm to the kitchen table, graduates can pursue a range of careers in food science including jobs as a food microbiologist, food technologist, in food product development, as a food chemist, and in quality assurance.
Graduates of the Food Science program from University of Southern Queensland may also be involved in food policy development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomical and Space Sciences

Biology

Computing

Counselling

Environment and Sustainability

Food Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-14 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-16 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

24 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Toowoomba, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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50

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 042230E

Subject pre-requisite: General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.

To study this degree we also assume you have sound knowledge in:

English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).

It is also recommended that you have studied Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics or equivalent. If you do not have the recommended Mathematics B Level for entry then you will be required to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35840 AUD / year

≈ 35840 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31520 AUD / year

≈ 31520 AUD / year

Additional Details

International/Online: AUD 35840

Commonwealth supported: AUD 9312

Living costs

Toowoomba

Australia

1200 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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English requirements

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