Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

118236M

Master of Food Science and Technology

The Master of Food Science and Technology program at the University of Newcastle will provide you with the advanced knowledge, skills and opportunities to work in various areas in the food industry. Our flexible program structure empowers you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and professional industry experience to thrive in this exciting area of work. You could pursue diverse roles across the food industry sector or continue into food science research, including product development and quality assurance.

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Ourimbah

Full-time - 2 years

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Structure

The Master of Food Science and Technology program requires students to complete 160 units. This includes 80 units of core courses and one 80 unit specialisation (students choose either a Research or Industry based specialisation).

Entry requirements

  • For entry with (1) a 3- or 4-year Bachelor's degree in Food Science and/or Technology (AQF Level 7)
  • (2) a 4-year Bachelor's Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or a Master's degree in a *cognate program (AQF Level 9) with at least 5 years of experience in the food industry, the volume of learning is 100 units. For entry with (1) a 3- or 4-year Bachelor's degree in Food Science and/or Technology (AQF Level 7)
  • (2) a 4-year Bachelor's Honours degree (AQF Level 8) or a Master's degree in a *cognate program (AQF Level 9) with fewer than 5 years of experience in the food industry, the volume of learning is 120 units. For entry with (1) a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Food Science and/or Technology with fewer than 5 years of experience in the food industry (AQF Level 8)
  • (2) a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in a *cognate program with at least 5 years of experience in the food industry, the volume of learning is 120 units. For entry with (1) a 3- or 4-year Bachelor's degree in *cognate programs (AQF Level 7), or (2) a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in *cognate programs with fewer than 5 years of experience in the food industry, the volume of learning is 140 units. For entry with (1) a 3 or 4-year Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7), (2) 4-year Bachelor's Honours degree (AQF Level 8), (3) Graduate Certificate or Graduate diploma (AQF Level 8), or (4) Master's degree in a non-cognate discipline (AQF Level 9), with at least 5 years of experience working in the food industry, the volume of learning is 160 units. *Cognate programs can include: Dietetics
  • Food Engineering
  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Food Science and Engineering
  • Food Safety
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Grape Wine Engineering
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Applied Chemistry
  • Biosciences
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Technology
  • Bioprocessing
  • Biomolecular Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Bioengineering
  • Biochemistry
  • Food Science and Management
  • Food and Agriculture
  • and Food and Agribusiness.

Recognition

Graduates will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST).

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