Overview

The aim of the Honours year is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, to develop ability for independent research, and to facilitate their entry into industry employment.An Honours qualification of at least 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

Contacts

Academic Chair

Structure
24 credit points

Major24 credit points

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate coherent and advanced
knowledge of the underlying principles and
concepts in Food and Nutrition Science

2.

Demonstrate knowledge of research
principles and methods

3.

Review, analyse, consolidate and
synthesise knowledge to identify and
provide solutions to complex problems
with intellectual independence

4.

Apply technical skills to demonstrate a
broad understanding of a body of
knowledge and theoretical concepts with
advanced understanding in some areas

5.

Exercise critical thinking and judgement in
developing new understanding

6.

Design and use research in a project

7.

Present a clear and coherent exposition of
knowledge and ideas to a variety of
audiences

8.

Demonstrate initiative and judgement in
professional practice and/or scholarship

9.

Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse
contexts

10.

Show responsibility and accountability for
own learning and practice and in
collaboration with others within broad
parameters

11.

Plan and execute project work and/or a
piece of research and scholarship with
some independence