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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry highlights Australia's global standing as a source of innovative, secure, high-quality and eco-conscious food products. Accounting for approximately 20% of the nation's manufacturing sales and service revenue, Australia's food sector offers significant opportunities. The Bachelor of Food Science and Technology equips learners to contribute to this growing industry by developing expertise to revolutionize worldwide food systems.
This program focuses on technological innovation and novel food solutions, integrating biotechnology with specialized food science studies alongside interdisciplinary elective options.
UTS Science, ranked among Australia's top university science faculties, champions research that promotes environmental sustainability. Choosing UTS means joining an institution with worldwide influence in STEM education and a faculty shaping the next generation of scientific leaders.
Program highlights
All undergraduates complete foundational subjects shared across UTS Science degrees. Courses like Design, Data, and Decisions plus Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues provide essential technical and professional competencies for academic and career success.
Specialized coursework explores food science principles and product innovation, incorporating food technology studies with biochemistry, biotechnology and biobusiness components.
Final-year project: Students synthesize their knowledge to create an original food product, overseeing its development from initial concept to market evaluation.
Elective options: Learners personalize their studies through international exchanges, industry placements, or cross-disciplinary subjects from Science, Law or Design, Architecture and Building faculties.
Career paths
Graduates qualify for diverse positions across the food industry, including roles as food technologists, microbiologists, quality assurance experts, product innovators, or marketing specialists.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Academic IELTS- 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL- paper based- 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based- 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21