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Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition

Murdoch University - Perth Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 37,680/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

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Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition

Program Overview

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.

3 reasons to study Food Science and Nutrition at Murdoch

Five-star rating for learning resources for health services and support by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
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

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

60 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2025		Closed
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 37,680 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 53.0 Minimum Writing - 54.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
When you graduate from this course you are likely to find work in a health field, in the food sector or a human nutrition science field. Employers may include metropolitan or regional community health centres, government organisations in food policy, non-government health organisations, food industries, food manufacturers, food marketing, sports clubs, and hospital food service facilities. Careers could include:

Nutritionist or Public Health Nutritionist
Food Scientist or Technologist
Product Manager
Food Safety Officer
Food Marketing and Food Media
Manager in educational health and wellbeing and community programs

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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