Taught course

Food Science

Institution
University of Melbourne
Qualifications
Masters

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent; or
  • a graduate or postgraduate certificate in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent; or
  • a graduate or postgraduate diploma in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent; or
  • an honours degree in any discipline, or equivalent;

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance; preference may be given to applicants who have a bachelor degree in a cognate discipline.

  • Successful applicants with an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline may receive up to 50 credit points of advanced standing towards the elective subject requirements of the Masters.
  • Successful applicants with an honours degree in a cognate discipline may receive up to 100 credit points of advanced standing towards the Masters.
  • Successful applicants with completed graduate level subjects in a cognate discipline may receive up to 100 credit points of advanced standing towards the Masters.
  • Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Food Science will be eligible for 100 points of credit into the Master of Food Science.

Months of entry

February, July

Course content

Get ready for a unique and exciting career designing new and better ways to feed the world with the Master of Food Science from Australia’s number 1 university. You’ll 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.

PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A CAREER IN FOOD

With this advanced, specialist degree, you will become an industry-ready practitioner ready to become a leader in an exciting range of careers.

As a food scientist, your work could involve:

  • Finding the best balance of ingredients to improve flavour in food formulation
  • Discovering healthy new foods through research
  • Investigating the effects of bioactive food components like prebiotics and antioxidants on health
  • Helping to ensure foods are safely processed and produced
  • Maintaining quality in food manufacturing
  • Making foods stay safe and stable for longer.
  • Wherever you choose to take your degree, you will have the scientific knowledge and experience to contribute to a healthier world.

GAIN VALUABLE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

In the Master of Food Science, you will plan and execute an independent piece of research and communicate the impact of this work.

You will apply your knowledge to a real research topic under the guidance of one of our world-class food science researchers, meeting regularly to discuss research planning, progress and challenges. You will learn how to conduct research, present your findings effectively and report your work in a thesis or report – important skills for your career.

If you achieve high grades and meet other requirements, you may be eligible to progress to a Master of Philosophy or PhD in Food Science.

Fees and funding

UK students
-
International students
-

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • Masters
    part time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
University of Melbourne
Email
samantha.fossey@unimelb.edu.au
Phone
+61 3 9035 5511