Bachelor of Food Technology (BFoodTech)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2037
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Chemistry and Mathematics B.
Additional application information
- It is expected that students will have private access to a computer and the Internet
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Documentation, applications and changes of preferences must be lodged with QTAC 14 days before the offer round for guaranteed inclusion. Further details are on the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au).
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
The Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science
Email: nravs.enquiries@uqg.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 54601276
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2037
Faculty
Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Chemistry and Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 025198G
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Bachelor of Food Technology?
Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.
Food scientists and food technologists study the physical, microbiological, and chemical makeup of food. Depending on their area of specialisation, Food Technologists may develop ways to process, preserve, package, or store food, according to industry and government specifications and regulations.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Food Technology.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
There is 20 week (1 semester) placement in the food industry in the third year, where students gain a taste of working in a food company, and experience food technology in action. Students often gain their first job, after graduation, with the food company where they spent their industry placement.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Chemistry and Mathematics B.
Additional application information
- It is expected that students will have private access to a computer and the Internet
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) English, Chemistry and Mathematics B. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 025198G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Food Technology
Careers
The food industry is a fast paced and technologically advanced field. There are many and varied employment opportunities in the food industry. The sector is currently experiencing a skill shortage meaning that graduates are often offered a position/s prior to graduation.
Graduates from this program find employment in a variety of areas throughout the supply chain which includes (but is not limited to) areas such as:
- Quality assurance
- Technical sales
- Production management
- Process and product development
- Research and development
- Food Microbiologist
- Food Standards Officer
- Food Technologist
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology
Program rules for the Bachelor of Food Technology
To complete the Bachelor of Food Technology
To fulfil the requirements of the Bachelor of Food Technology, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BFoodTech List comprising -
- all courses from Part A; and
- the balance from courses in Part B.
Refer to BFoodTech rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
