Bachelors of Science and Bachelor of Arts - Food Science and Nutrition

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, and research and development.


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

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C), and one of Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

International Baccalaureate Diploma - 29

IELTS overall 6.5, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6, listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.