Master of Food Science
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Get ready for a unique and exciting career designing new and better ways to feed the world with the Master of Food Science from Australias number 1 university. Youll be equipped to work in growing industries like product research and development, food safety and regulation, nutrition assessment and quality assurance. The Master of Food Science was developed for science or engineering graduates seeking the specialist skills and knowledge required to excel in the food industry. It combines a strong core in food chemistry, processing, sensory science, food safety and microbiology, with career-focused electives and the opportunity to conduct an original research project.
Structure
Total Credit Points 200
Subjects
- FOOD90022 Food Chemistry
- FOOD90007 Food Processing
- FOOD90010 Meat and Meat Products
- FOOD90023 Food Microbiology
- FOOD90008 Food Safety and Quality
- FOOD90035 Plant Food Products
- AGRI90075 Research Methods For Life Sciences
- FOOD90012 Current Issues in Dairy Science
- AGRI90080 Major Research Project Part 1
- AGRI90082 Major Research Project Part 2
- AGRI90072 Major Research Project
- FOOD90043 Food Innovation Research Project
- FOOD90034 Sustainable Food Production
- FOOD90028 Sensory Evaluation
- FOOD90031 Food Packaging Materials and Processes
- FOOD90032 Food Packaging Design
- AGRI90076 Industry Internship
- FOOD90041 The Politics of Food
- FOOD90040 Nutrition Politics and Policy
- FOOD90033 Sustainable Food: Policy and Practice
- AGRI90057 Climate Change:Agric.Impacts&Adaptation
- AGRI90089 Human Resource Management
- AGRI90012 Agribusiness 1
- AGRI90014 Managing Markets
Standard entry requirements
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $111,284 | No |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $79,767 | No |
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