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Major

Food Science and Nutrition

Bachelors of Economics / Science
Overview Study details

Follow your passion for food to create a rewarding career in one of Australia’s largest industries.

Take a scientific approach to the study of food and its consumption. You'll study all aspects of the food system from farming, processing and distribution to how food is selected and consumed, and how it affects our health.

Food is one of largest industries in the world and offers a diverse range of career opportunities in the fields of nutrition, food science and technology, education, research and development.

Highlights

17 in the world for food science and technology

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

1 in Australia for food science and technology

Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024

Watch Meet Samantha, she studied a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Food Science & Nutrition at UQ on YouTube.

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Nutritionist
  • Nutrition adviser
  • Dietitian
  • Nutrition scientist
  • Food technologist
  • Food quality compliance associate
  • Policy adviser
  • Economic consultant
  • Management consultant

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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Next steps after graduation

To gain accreditation as a dietitian, you’ll need to continue into a Master of Dietetics after completing your Bachelors of Economics/Science program.

Samantha Wong

I love how practical and applicable the areas of food science and nutrition are to real life. I enjoy learning where my food comes from, what elements influence the quality, safety and security of what I eat, and how that impacts the larger population.

Samantha Wong
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Nutrition)
Samantha Wong

I love how practical and applicable the areas of food science and nutrition are to real life. I enjoy learning where my food comes from, what elements influence the quality, safety and security of what I eat, and how that impacts the larger population.

Samantha Wong
Graduate, Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Nutrition)

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Work placements
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Food Chemistry
  • Principles of Food Preservation
  • Community & Public Health Nutrition
  • Food Product Development

See courses and program structure

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