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52 weeks
On campus
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Australian full fee (AF) AUD $20,496 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Food chemistry and microbiology
Core area covering the science behind food production and manufacturing.
Food processing, safety and quality
Core area covering how foods are processed and how producers ensure safety and quality.
Food policy and governance electives
Elective area including the politics and policy of food, and sustainability.
Management and business electives
Elective area including human resources, financial and project management, and economics.
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate in Food Science covers advanced subjects in food chemistry, processing, food safety, and microbiology, as well as electives in areas such as financial and project management, economics, food policy and politics, nutrition, and sustainability.
Yes, graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Food Science can enter the Graduate Diploma in Food Science with full credit, giving you the opportunity to gain a more comprehensive understanding of food science.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $20,496. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The Graduate Certificate in Food Science has two intake periods: March and July.
Graduates can pursue careers in sourcing quality ingredients, helping to regulate food safety, or maintaining quality in food manufacturing, within the food and associated industries.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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