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Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition
Murdoch University - Perth Campus, Australia
AUD 39240
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
36 months
Duration
6
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
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
Additional Information
Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
39240
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Welcome Scholarship
Murdoch is offering a 20% fee reduction scholarship for international students from eligible countries, commencing in 2025.
Level of study:
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
Semester Availability:
- Semester 2
- Trimester 3
- Trimester 2
- Trimester 1
- Semester 1
Eligibility
You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:
- You are an international, full fee paying student
- You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2025
- You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
- You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out belowyou are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
- You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.
You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:
- Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
- Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
- Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
- Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.
Eligible courses:
Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)
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