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40. Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology)
    40.1. Course objectives
    40.2. Career opportunities
    40.3. Course outline

40. Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology)

There will be no new intake into this course from 2003. Please refer to details of the new course, Bachelor of Food Science. The information below only applies to continuing students. The Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Technology) aims to produce graduates for professional roles in the food industry. The course comprises three years full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

40.1. Course objectives

Students who have completed this course will have acquired:

• a broad knowledge of scientific principles underpinning the manufacturing technology of food products;

• an ability to apply and analyse the problems and issues facing food processing industry and propose appropriate solutions;

• understanding of the structure and organisation of the food processing industry;

• skills to manage the physical, financial and human resources of a food processing plant;

• technical and leadership skills in the development of new processes and products;

• skills to exchange, acquire and disseminate scientific information for the benefit of the food industry;

• understanding of environmental issues relevant to the operation of food processing plants;

• a capacity and motivation for continuing independent learning;

• understanding of the rights, privileges and responsibilities conferred with the degree and memberships of professional associations.

40.2. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment in positions such as production managers, quality assurance managers, product development technologists, or marketing managers for food manufacturing organisations.

40.3. Course outline

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