Overview

Bachelor of Medical Science (Human Nutrition) (Innovative Foods) from Western Sydney University uses biology, chemistry and physiology to develop concepts in food and nutrient form and function in relation to human metabolism and physiology.

Key facts

This major takes students through the ingestion, digestion, absorption, storage and utilization of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace element.

Students learn how these nutrients can be managed with respect to appetite, exercise, health and disease as well as develop a wide range of laboratory and research skills. Students will also develop critical analytical skills to assess and implement recommendations for testing, monitoring and community education.

This major will help you understand nutrition, and the science behind food in the largest business sector in the world.

Innovative Foods will prepare you to be a leader in developing innovative, safe, healthy and sustainable foods.

A solid foundation in the biological and chemical sciences, needed to underpin food science, will enable graduates from this program to be confident in the rapidly evolving food technology sector.

Graduates can pursue opportunities in food formulation, food research and development, quality assurance, food plant management, food molecular biology, flavour chemistry, consumer relations, food quality assurance and teaching.

The program is flexible and enables you to undertake units in human nutrition and health, food production, biotechnology, integrated management with industry and community links, with modern sensory and food processing facilities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Scientific Literacy

Chemistry

Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics View 67 other Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics 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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General requirements

Students should have at least two units of English, and two units of science (any science) and two units of mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
CRICOS Code: 044792K

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Tuition Fees

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39631 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Nationals: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Key information

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