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104 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time
March, July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Duration
2 years full time
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Core subjects
Cover food chemistry, food processing, sensory science, food safety and microbiology.
Elective subjects
Chosen across areas including financial and project management, economics, food policy and politics, nutrition, sustainability, packaging design, regulatory frameworks and international trade; includes an optional Industry Internship elective.
Research project (minor or major)
Independent research project under supervision of a food science researcher; major research project available to students achieving 75% WAM in their first 100 points of study.
Common Questions
The Master of Food Science 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.
Yes, the Master of Food Science can be completed in 2 years full time or 4 years part time, with intakes available in both March and July.
You can broaden your knowledge and career possibilities by selecting electives in financial and project management, economics, food policy and politics, nutrition, and sustainability. You can also take the Industry Internship elective to get hands-on experience in the food industry.
Yes, if you achieve high grades and meet other requirements during the Master of Food Science, you may be eligible to progress to a Master of Philosophy or PhD in Food Science.
Yes, the University of Melbourne also offers a Graduate Diploma (1 year full time) and a Graduate Certificate (6 months full time). These allow you to complete some core subjects of the Master of Food Science alongside elective subjects, and you can progress on to the Master of Food Science later if you wish to.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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