Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)

5 years full-time

Learning and teaching

Classes are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, online reading, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

Why double-up?

This double degree program is unique to RMIT. You complete 2 programs in much less time and simultaneously increase your employment prospects. Your interactions with a wide range of relevant industries will further broaden your career prospects.

Year 1

You'll develop your chemistry and mathematics skills and learn the fundamentals of chemical engineering.

Year 2

You'll delve deeper into chemical engineering and food science.

Year 3

You'll further develop food science, process design and control skills.

Year 4

You'll work in environmental, safety and economic process analysis, and process plant design.

Year 5

You'll consolidate your chemical engineering and food science skills and apply them to major process design and science projects. These projects will give you important practical skills and a competitive edge in a wide range of industry roles.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

You'll go on industry visits throughout the program to learn about production processes.

12 weeks' professional engineering work experience is recommended between Years 4 and 5 to put what you've learned into practice and broaden your industry network.

In the final year you'll undertake 2 major projects like equipment performance problems or production efficiency and output. These will put you in direct contact with industry and expose you to industry-related problems and challenges.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Industry sees RMIT's multidiscipline graduates as highly employable with a better understanding of team challenges and requirements.

As Victoria's largest manufacturing industry, food processing offers excellent employment opportunities. You'll probably work with companies like Nestlé, Cadbury, Simplot or Kraft in production, research and development, marketing or quality assurance or management. Many local smaller food manufacturing companies need graduates, as does the pet food industry, a major employer in Australia.

There're also opportunities in a range of other chemical engineering areas like oil production, cosmetics and plastics and the water industry.

Within a few months of graduation, 90-100% of our graduates are employed.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

The Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) program is accredited by Engineers Australia and graduates are eligible to apply for graduate membership.

London-based Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is the primary international professional society for the chemical engineers. All RMIT chemical engineering programs satisfy the UK requirement for MEng-level accreditation.

RMIT offers student exchange scholarships for student exchange programs with USA and Canada.

You can also study 1 or 2 semesters in food science and technology programs in England, Germany and other European countries.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

Program entry requirements

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4 - Chemistry and one of Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Selection tasks

Form: Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online.

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Tuition fees vary according to program and are adjusted annually.

In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer your tuition fees through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

You'll need to buy textbooks, manuals and protective clothing. And there'll be a small fee to cover excursions.

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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