Masters in Food Science in Australia

Get ready for a unique and exciting career designing new and better ways to feed the world with the Graduate Certificate in Food Science from Australia's number 1 university1. The Graduate Certificate in Food Science allows you to explore food science, manufacturing and quality assurance through a course of advanced subjects. The graduate certificate is designed for students who want to prepare for a career in the food and associated industries through study in in food chemistry, processing, food safety and microbiology. Graduates of this course can also enter the Graduate Diploma in Food Science with full credit. This will give you the opportunity to gain a more comprehensive understanding of food science. Modern scientific workplaces require workers with a range of skills and capabilities beyond the lab. You can broaden your knowledge and career possibilities by selecting electives that will prepare you for the workplace.

The Graduate Certificate of Food Science program is designed for graduates wanting to develop their knowledge and skills in Food Science. Students will develop their technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems. They will also gain further skills in solving food science problems and justifying professional decisions.

Expand your career prospects in the world's largest industry, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology. UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology, ranked first in Australia. The Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology is an ideal program for professionals seeking to expand their career prospects into a wide range of government, commercial, community-based or research roles in the broad field of food science and technology. This 6-month program will enable you to develop theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to meet the many global challenges associated with feeding the world, maintaining our environment, biosecurity concerns, and competition for limited resources. You'll have access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit and the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology. As a graduate, you'll be able to explain and demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in food science and technology. You'll analyse critically, evaluate and transform information within the discipline, generate solutions to complex problems, and be able to communicate with professional and non-professional audiences. Program highlights Study at Australia's leading food science and technology research facility. Refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and access the Food Science Innovation Precinct. Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with specialised electives. Enhance your professional standing in fields such as quality control, product development, research and innovation.

The Master of Food Science and Agribusiness offered by Monash University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Agribusiness. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Agribusiness and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Agribusiness and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Agricultural Economist, Farm Manager, Agricultural Marketing Specialist, Agribusiness Consultant.

Develop your advanced research skills and contribute to new developments in food sciences. RMIT's clinical and experiential research projects contribute to the growth and development of food sciences in Australia. The School of Science is renowned for our technical expertise and understanding of the commercial realities and needs of different industry sectors. RMIT partners with industry leaders and works collaboratively with experts from other disciplines, shaping a range of solutions to real-world problems.

This course offers you the flexibility to choose from a range of specialist coursework units. Your course coordinator will help you choose the units to suit your current and future professional needs.

Our Master of Science (Food Science) program gives you the advanced skills and knowledge you need to solve future challenges in nutrition and health, food quality and safety. Through integrated subjects in food processing, quality assurance, food evaluation techniques and new product development, you'll gain the cognitive, technical and critical thinking skills needed to analyse issues and articulate solutions. You'll also access Western's cutting-edge food pilot plant and commercial kitchen, and be given a chance to apply your newfound skills and knowledge to a professional research project.