Food Scientist Courses in Toowoomba

The Bachelor of Science (Food Science) centers on the intricacies of food chemistry, processing, preservation, and the impact of ingredients. Rooted in chemistry and biology, it offers insight into food component properties and their significance in nutrition. Students acquire the tools to enhance, conserve, and globally distribute nutritious foods. They will also collaborate with peers to introduce novel products, understand food structures, and master techniques of food safety, quality, and composition assessment.

Launch your career in food production and manufacturing with the FBP40421 Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a mix of leadership and technical skills, developing your knowledge of the food industry and priming you for the next supervisor’s role. The course covers: WHS in food production workplaces, lab testing and microbiological procedures, principles of nutrition, food safety plans, contamination and spoilage, food safety compliance, and much more. You can also choose electives that support a career specialisation in food safety auditing. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, food industry career outcomes, and training providers in your region that deliver this qualification.

The Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition enhances students' understanding of nutrition analysis, food product development, consumption trends, and the factors shaping attitudes towards food and health. It explores the diverse aspects influencing food habits, including social, cultural, technical, environmental, economic, and political factors. Students have the option to select a specialised stream of study upon application, such as exercise science, community nutrition, transition to dietetics, or food innovation and marketing, allowing for a tailored educational experience in the field.