Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology

You will be provided with up-to-date knowledge in areas such as food safety and preservation, chemistry, microbiology and food processing. The course includes specialised coursework units, complemented by laboratory classes and food industry site visits, covering topics such as applying principles and practices of food sciences and technology to the production, preservation and distribution of safe and healthy food.

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Applicants require a bachelor degree or equivalent in science, engineering, nutrition, environmental health, home economics, agriculture or other appropriate disciplines. Applicants with other qualifications and experience are considered but may be required to complete additional bridging units. International applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in each component).

For domestic fee-paying postgraduate students in 2026, the indicative fee is $29,314 based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options, including units selected and time taken to complete. Domestic fee-paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

Yes, the course is available on a part-time basis as well as full-time. However, most classes are scheduled during the day, so students already employed in the food industry need to gain the support of their employers to undertake this course.