Program Overview

Foundation Studies prepares you for a successful transition to degree-level study, providing a pathway to the first year of study of a bachelor’s degree at Murdoch University.

This course is suited to you if you:

• Need an entrance qualification for Murdoch University
• Want to accelerate your university preparation after Year 11, or equivalent
• Want to change your degree stream after Year 11, or equivalent

Course Structure
For Foundation Studies you will complete eight units over two study periods, studying a combination of core and elective units. The units you will undertake will be determined by your chosen degree. All students must complete the two English units and at least one unit from each Discipline Group.

Each unit of study builds concepts from an introductory level through to university entrance level. The units are designed to develop your learning techniques as well as bridging gaps in your unit knowledge.

• English
  • Essential Australian Studies
  • Introduction to Academic Communication
• Mathematics
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Science
• Science and Technology
  • Information Technology for Academic Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
• The Arts
  • Introduction to Media
  • Media Production
• Business and Legal Studies
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Economics

Leading to: Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition
This course prepares you for a career in many fields relating to the promotion of health at individual and community levels through the improvement of the food supply. You’ll study subjects such as the chemistry of food, human physiology, food analysis, food safety, food preparation, food product development, the impact of nutrition on human health, disease and sports performance, and the social and public health aspects of nutrition.

Gain the ability to translate your passion for nutrition and its effects on the body into a career that can transform the lives of others. This is why Tahlia chose to pursue the course, and she hasn't looked back since. Hear more about her journey to Food Science and Nutrition.

3 reasons to study Food Science and Nutrition at Murdoch

• Five-star rating for skills development in Health Services & Support.
• You’ll study in the heart of the Murdoch Health Precinct, which includes public and private hospitals and leading medical research institute, the Australian National Phenome Centre.
• Take advantage of our living labs to grow your food production research knowledge, including at our Whitby Falls farm on the outskirts of Perth.

What you'll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• The role of food and nutrition in human health and illness prevention
• Food composition knowledge and cooking / culinary skills
• Novel food product design
• The role of food and nutrition in sport performance and cognitive performance
• An understanding of food and its impacts on the human microbiome