Food technology combines the basic chemical and biological sciences and their application to the quality, safety, nutritive value, processing and storage of food.
It is based in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, and biometry, and is the science underpinning the food industry – the largest manufacturing industry in Australia.
Research honours students will have the opportunity to delve deeply into a particular aspect of their chosen food and its manufacturing process by completing either a research focused or industry focused project.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Food technologist
- Quality systems coordinator
- Product development technologist
- Research and development coordinator
- Food chemist
- Food microbiologist
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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Food science has helped me with owning and operating a café in a number of ways. My Food Science background allows me to take a different approach to the culinary experience my café provides.
I chose to study at UQ because of its highly regarded reputation. I was accepted into UQ’s Advanced Study Program in Science where I had the opportunity to gain vital research experience during my undergraduate years.
Food science has helped me with owning and operating a café in a number of ways. My Food Science background allows me to take a different approach to the culinary experience my café provides.
I chose to study at UQ because of its highly regarded reputation. I was accepted into UQ’s Advanced Study Program in Science where I had the opportunity to gain vital research experience during my undergraduate years.
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Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Honours Year Research Project
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