FOOD30009 Food Research & Development
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
Is FOOD30009 hard?
FOOD30009: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Capstone food project: plan and run your own research to develop a new food product or solve an industry problem.
After it you can
- Run product development trials
- Explain the stage-gate product process
- Present research results clearly
What you need first
FOOD20003 and FOOD20006 and FOOD30008
- FOOD20003 Intro to Food Science & Human Nutrition
- FOOD20006 Food Microbiology and Safety
- FOOD30008 Advanced Food Analysis
Careers
Helps toward: Agricultural Scientist, Veterinarian, Food Technologist
How it’s assessed
Tests 25%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is FOOD30009 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking FOOD30009?
- Needs FOOD20003 and FOOD20006 and FOOD30008.
- Does FOOD30009 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Tests 25%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does FOOD30009 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take FOOD30009 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate FOOD30009?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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