SCFST1022 Introduction to Food Science
This course will provide students with an overview of food science and the role of food science in society. It will provide the rationale for processing foods and introduce the effect of processing on the structural, functional and nutritional properties of foods. The major commodity groups encountered in food processing and the critical relationship between all the phases of food preservation, from raw material harvest to packaging of the final food product will be covered. Important sociological factors that impact on food choice and food production, such as legislative requirements, food availability, food trends and controversies will also be covered.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $1,164
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $1,164
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
