Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
Join the well-regarded Australian food sector and build practical and theoretical skills to help you pursue an exciting and important career in food science. The Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology has been designed to provide you with professional training in the field. If your background is in science, engineering, agriculture or other related disciplines, this graduate certificate will enhance and expand your knowledge in the area, and equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to join the food industry at all levels. Throughout your studies, you will explore key areas of food processing and preservation, structural properties of food and product development, and the safe production of food. The topics and subjects you cover are designed to support the wide range of positions required by industry. You will also learn important job-ready skills, including management and regulation, to ensure that you are a productive member of industry.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Bundoora | Full-time - 6 months Part-time - 1 years | $17,760 | N/A |
Melbourne City | Full-time - 6 months Part-time - 1 years | $17,760 | N/A |
Structure
As part of your studies, you will explore key learning areas that include: Food Product and Process Innovation, Rheology and Food Biophysics, Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Behaviour, Food Microbiology.
Subjects
- Food Science and Technology
Entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, agriculture, nutrition, veterinary science, medical or biomedical sciences. AND at least the equivalent of one course (subject) in Chemistry or Biochemistry studied at University, AND at least the equivalent of one course (subject) in Nutrition or Microbiology studied at University.
Related Careers
- Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
- Graduate Diploma in Food Science
- Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)
- Graduate Certificate in Food and Nutrition Science
- Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Food Science
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