Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences

2016 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2016 course information
Award granted	Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Campus	Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud Campus	No
Duration	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course code	H315

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Learn about the fascinating role of food and nutrition in human health and disease prevention.

Today's emphasis on food and nutrition science has created a demand for qualified food and nutrition professionals. As a graduate of this course, you will find opportunities to work in careers requiring knowledge of nutrition, health, food analysis, sensory evaluation, product development, food safety, and more.

Add diversity to your degree by undertaking elective units in complementary areas such as health promotion, psychology, physical activity and health or exercise science.

If you are interested in a career in the food industry, undertake a food science major sequence, which provides knowledge and skills for employment in the food industry.

You may also choose to undertake an industry placement elective unit to get hands-on experience while completing your degree.

Professional recognition

Enrolled students and graduates can apply for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australian (NSA). If you choose to undertake the food science major sequence, you may also be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

Course rules

To complete the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences, students must attain 24 credit points. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point. In order to gain 24 credit points, you will need to study 24 units (AKA 'subjects') over your entire degree. Most students choose to study 4 units per trimester, and usually undertake two trimesters each year.

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

16 core units (these are compulsory)
Completion of HSN010 Food and Nutrition Laboratory Safety prior to your first laboratory based unit in this course.
8 elective units which may be selected from any faculty (you can choose which ones to study)
No more than 10 credit points may be taken at level 1
At least 14 credit points must be taken at level 2 or 3

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.

It is recommended that students take the Food Science major sequence. Alternative major sequences can be undertaken from undergraduate courses offered by any faculty at Deakin University (subject to unit and course rules).

Other major sequences available include:

Course structure

Core units

Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2015 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2015 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult your course enrolment officer.

Level 1 - Trimester 1

HSN101

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HBS109

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HSN103

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SLE133

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SLE010

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Level 1 - Trimester 2

HSN010

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HSN107

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HSN104

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HSN106

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plus one elective unit

SLE155

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Level 2 - Trimester 1

HSN209

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HSN211

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plus two elective units

Level 2 - Trimester 2

HSN202

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HSN210

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HSE208

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plus two elective units

Level 3 - Trimester 1

HSN301

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HSN309

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HSN313

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plus one elective unit

Level 3 - Trimester 2

HSN302

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HSN305

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plus two elective units

*Students who want to complete H718 Master of Dietetics pre-requisites must complete these units. Students who have completed VCE Chemistry 3 and 4 must still complete SLE133.

**Students who want to complete H718 Master of Dietetics pre-requisites must enrol in the core unit of HSE208 Integrated Human Physiology INSTEAD OF HSN210 Nutrition and Food Promotion, AND the following elective units:

SLE155

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SLE212

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SLE222

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