UNIB20014 Food For a Healthy Planet II
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- Final exam 40%: mostly coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is UNIB20014 hard?
UNIB20014: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task.
What you learn
How diet, health and the planet connect, from nutrition and food safety to food economics and sustainable supply.
After it you can
- Explain links between diet and chronic disease
- Weigh the trade-offs in feeding the world
- Write a short research essay on food
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Dietitian, Dentist, Medical practitioner (doctor), Optometrist, Physiotherapist, Registered nurse, Laboratory scientist, Psychologist, Biomedical Engineer
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 30%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 40%, Participation 0%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2014–2024)
- Reviewers consistently call it an enjoyable, well-run breadth with relevant content and helpful tutors, and no science background needed.
- The forum report, which summarises a guest lecture, is seen as easy to score in, and the exam allows a double-sided A4 cheat sheet.
- The food economics weeks were often called dull, and a couple found essay marking strict on referencing; it covers a fair amount of content for a breadth.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is UNIB20014 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking UNIB20014?
- No prerequisites.
- Does UNIB20014 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 40% of the mark. Assessment: Reports and essays 30%, Assignments 30%, Final exam 40%, Participation 0%.
- Is UNIB20014 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers consistently call it an enjoyable, well-run breadth with relevant content and helpful tutors, and no science background needed.
- What do students say about UNIB20014?
- Reviewers consistently call it an enjoyable, well-run breadth with relevant content and helpful tutors, and no science background needed. The forum report, which summarises a guest lecture, is seen as easy to score in, and the exam allows a double-sided A4 cheat sheet. The food economics weeks were often called dull, and a couple found essay marking strict on referencing; it covers a fair amount of content for a breadth.
- How many class hours a week does UNIB20014 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take UNIB20014 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, 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, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate UNIB20014?
- 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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