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The Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition equips students with core scientific principles behind food production, safety, and nutritional value. This program teaches innovative approaches to creating wholesome, functional food items that align with consumer needs while adhering to rigorous health and safety standards.
Students can specialize in food technology, nutrition, or combine both disciplines. The nutrition track emphasizes human health and dietary sciences, whereas food technology covers conventional and cutting-edge food processing methods, sensory analysis, product innovation, and quality control.
Throughout this program, learners gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories and RMIT's advanced Food Innovation and Research Centre, conducting food production experiments and development initiatives. The degree concludes with capstone experiences featuring work-integrated learning, allowing students to implement their knowledge in professional settings (real or simulated) and gear up for dynamic careers in the food sector.
Students engage in industry-connected projects, such as developing new food processing techniques, inventing novel products, or enhancing nutritional labeling. Industry partners contribute to curriculum design, particularly in applied nutrition, food safety assessment, and product formulation. Certain courses incorporate facility tours and guest lectures from food industry professionals.