Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Food Science and Nutrition Specialisation
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite courses for specialisation - complete 4 units | |
| CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 | [ BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution OR BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms ] |
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| FOOD1001 Principles of Food Preservation | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation. |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.
| 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. Recommended elective: CHEM12003 Chemistry 2 |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Refer to prerequisite courses required for compulsory course for major NUTR2101 Nutrition Science.
Year 2
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for specialisation - complete 6 units | |
| NUTR2101 Nutrition Science | CHEM2003 Food Chemistry |
| MICR2001 Food Microbiology I | |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
6 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for specialisation - complete 8 units | |
| FOOD3000 Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals | FOOD3011 Food Product Development |
| NUTR3011 Understanding Population Nutrition | NUTR3000 Nutrition & Exercise |
| NUTR3012 Community & Public Health Nutrition | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| AGRC66311 Agricultural Research Methodologies | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation. |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 14 units | |
| FOOD60012 Honours Research Project (14 units) | FOOD60023 Honours Research Project (14 units) |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.