Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
The food industry is the largest industry in the world. Its growth, particularly into the export market, requires both a high level of technology as well as professionally trained individuals to apply that technology. This course offers diverse and challenging careers and has been designed to provide professional training to both those already employed in the food industry, and those in other science fields such as: agriculture, nutrition, engineering, environmental health, consumer science and other related disciplines. It is ideal for those wishing to increase their professional status and to diversify their career opportunities as the course provides an increased knowledge base in the food science and technology field.
Structure
Credit Points: 400
Subjects
- FOOD6003 Advanced Food Chemistry
- FOOD6004 Advanced Food Engineering
- MICB5000 Applied Food Microbiology
- FOOD6000 Food Product Development
- FOOD6005 Food Laboratory
- FOOD6002 Food Safety and Hygiene
- FOOD6001 Food Commodities
- FOOD6006 Advanced Food Processing
- AGRI6004 Life Sciences Research Design
- STAT5005 Quantitative Biology
- AQUA5002 Aquaculture Principles and Practices
- AQUA6000 Aquaculture Technology
- ENHL6000 Health Impact Assessment
- FOOD5001 Special Topics in Food Science and Technology
- MGMT5006 Global Leadership
- MGMT6054 Business Models and Feasibility
- MGMT6078 Socially Responsible Supply Chains
- MKTG5007 Advanced Consumer Behaviour
- MKTG6006 Digital and Interactive Marketing
- NPSC6002 STEM Professional Practice
- OCHS5005 Health and Safety Economics and Management
- ORGM5001 Creativity and Innovation
- PUBH6005 Global Public Health Challenges
- AGRI6005 Life Sciences Research Dissertation
- AQUA5004 Aquaculture and Food Security
- ENHL6002 Environmental Health Management
- ENST5005 Global Environmental Challenges
- MATH5007 Supply Chain Analytics for Decision-Support
- MGMT5006 Global Leadership
- MGMT6016 Strategic Supply Chain Management
- MGMT6055
- MGMT6056
- MKTG5007 Advanced Consumer Behaviour
- MKTG6006 Digital and Interactive Marketing
- NPSC6002 STEM Professional Practice
Standard entry requirements
A bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $51,214 International: $82,075 | No |
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