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About the course
This Food Science Stream within Curtin’s BSc (Nutrition and Food Science) focuses on improving food safety and quality by applying links between diet and health outcomes. You’ll learn how nutritionists contribute to optimising the food supply in a major food-producing country and advocate for healthy choices. The stream includes an external work placement and supports professional engagement with relevant industry associations as part of an undergraduate food science pathway.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for nutrition and food science roles in the food industry focused on improving product quality, safety and alignment with dietary guidelines. Potential pathways include food quality and safety, product development and improvement, nutrition-related roles supporting healthier food choices, and work with food producers and organisations across the food supply chain. This stream supports entry into industry-focused careers within a bachelor-level food science and nutrition discipline.
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