Overview

Throughout the Science - Food Science and Technology course from Adelaide University you'll build highly transferable scientific and technical skills and graduate ready for dynamic careers around the globe, with excellent job security in a growing field.

Experience the full production journey as you design, create and package food in line with industry standards. Get familiar with key technologies like pasteurisation, sterilisation and fermentation. Use sensory analysis to assess products, experimenting with different smells, textures and flavours.

We deep-dive into future industry trends, ethical considerations and regulatory requirements – preparing you for the global shift towards more sustainable food production. You’ll gain real-world experience in the wider food industry, building professional connections and applying food science on the job.

Career opportunities:

This degree prepares you for success in food research and development, quality assurance, and various culinary roles at major consumer goods companies and ingredient suppliers. You could be the real-life Willy Wonka, concocting irresistible chocolates or 3D printing lollies. You might advance alternative proteins at a company like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods. Perhaps you’ll manufacture the perfect chip (hot or not, the challenge is yours).

You could also be a:  

Product development manager
Microbiology specialist
Food policy advisor
Food safety advisor
Quality assurance officer
Food technician
Flavour technologist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science of People, Society and the Future Planet
Data Skills for Scientists
Chemistry
Earth, Climate and Life Systems
Physics
Planet Earth

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology View 26 other Bachelors in Food Science in Australia

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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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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115751E

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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Tuition Fees

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53300 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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