Institute of Land and Food Resources : Guide to courses

22. Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science) Honours

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 22. Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science) Honours

 22.1. Course overview

The honours year in food science is a very valuable year of study. It comprises advanced coursework and an individual research project designed to extend students' knowledge and skills in solving food industry research problems. After successfully completing the program, students will be prepared to either enter the workforce pursuing a career with food and dairy companies, or to enrol for further research study through applying for a masters or doctor of philosophy degree.

 22.2. Admission requirements

All applicants must satisfy the following two requirements:

• Applicants must hold a bachelors level degree in any of the following areas: agricultural science, biological science (preferred majors in biochemistry or microbiology), chemistry, engineering or food science.

• The minimum entry requirement will be an average mark of at least 70% during the second and third year of the degree.

 22.3. Duration and commencement

This honours program can only be undertaken on a full-time basis. The program commences in February and concludes in November.

 22.4. Course structure

The honours course is comprised of coursework (three subjects, 37.5%) and a research project (62.5%). The three coursework subjects will be selected from those offered at graduate certificate, graduate diploma and advanced undergraduate levels, by the Institute of Land and Food Resources and other faculties of the University. They will enable students to gain sufficient familiarity with the fields relevant to their research project. Applicants to the program will need to demonstrate the completion of appropriate prerequisite subjects in their undergraduate courses when selecting coursework subjects. Final subject choice will be approved by the research project supervisor. Students will also be expected to participate in research discussion groups or 'journal clubs' and attend the Department's research seminar series.

 22.5. Honours research project

Students will select a project from a list formulated by supervisors. Some of these projects may be offered in collaboration with food or agricultural companies, and collaborating institutions such as Food Science Australia. Project proposals detailing the experimental plan and a literature review will be presented before the Departmental Honours Panel for discussion and approval prior to commencing experimental work. Students will be required to present seminars on both their project proposal and the outcomes of their research. The expected volume of the thesis (including references) will normally be limited to 20,000 words (approximately 50 A4 pages).

 22.6. Assessment

Assessment of subjects constituting the coursework component of the program will be conducted as stipulated in the subject outlines published in the University Handbook. The overall grade for the honours year will be a weighted average of results achieved in the subjects making up the coursework plus the mark obtained for the research thesis (on a pro rata basis). In order to be awarded the honours qualification, students must obtain a minimum mark of 70% in each of their coursework subjects and 65% for the research project.

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