Bachelor of Science - Food Science: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), Australia

Bachelor of Science - Food Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

Food is one of the few things in life we can’t live without. That’s why the industry is thriving. However, dynamic changes are happening around the world in response to food shortages, soil depletion, lack of rainfall, competition for land and global warming. As humans, we take our food for granted. Almost all the groceries we buy have undergone rigorous development processes to ensure that consumers get the best product possible. Food science involves the understanding of fundamental sciences and the application of this knowledge from paddock to plate. It involves the study of production, handling, processing, preservation, distribution and marketing, through to consumption and utilisation by consumers. Food science is about understanding the composition of food and, in a way, ‘reinventing’ it. It could involve enhancing the taste, making it last longer, making sure it’s safe to eat or even boosting its nutritional content. When you're studying food science, you’ll learn about food from all different aspects of the industry including: Science (chemistry, biology, physics) Food microbiology and food chemistry Nutrition Food toxicology Food safety Food preservation Sustainable food manufacturing Product design and development

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

CRICOS

015780K

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$64,666.67 (35,95,589) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$64,666.67 (35,95,589) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:

Secondary education qualifications

Higher education study

Diploma and other post-secondary studies

Foundation studies

an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia

an International Baccalaureate Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

International direct entry

Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification

Calculating your CBSE Score:

Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.

Calculating your HKDSE Score:

Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

Calculating your Singapore A Levels:

Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

International ATAR

75.0

UNSW Foundation Studies GPA

6.9

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

10.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

27.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1130.0

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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