Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science
Feed the world
Creating safe, nutritious, sustainable, and equitable food systems is a growing global challenge. New ways of thinking and problem-solving are needed to secure and stabilise our future. Make the most of your talent for chemistry and engineering by developing sought-after specialist skills and become a leader in this expanding field.
What will you do?
Our Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science is technology and innovation focused, with global relevance at all levels. You will:
- expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
- apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
- investigate emerging processing and preservation techniques
- consider value-adding and reformulation advances
- deep dive into current food trends and opportunities for industry
- critically evaluate local, national, and international legislative and regulatory policy
- tackle issues of equity and social justice
- build peer relationships in your own learning space, within the University’s dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory
- complete an independent capstone research project.
Where could it take you?
You might become a leading scientist in wood-derived fibre alternatives or de-stigmatise insects for eating. You could change the future of sustainable packaging. Perhaps you’ll revolutionise first foods for infants or be an expert in antimicrobial resistance.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM257 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in the fields of food science, food technology, food engineering and nutrition, with a minimum GPA of 5.0. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $40,500
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Entrepreneur; Flavour Chemist; Food Engineer; Food Marketer; Food Production Engineer; Food Scientist; Food Scientist, Food Technologist; Food Standards Officer; Food Technologist
Degree Structure
- Core courses to the value of 27 units
- Capstone Project to the value of 12 units
- Elective courses to the value of 9 units
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses All of the following courses must be completed: |
AGRIBUS 7053 Globalisation and Agriculture in Emerging Economies AGRIBUS 7055 Global Food and Agricultural Markets FOOD SC 7029WT Nutrition Metabolism FOOD SC 7030WT Advanced Food Chemistry FOOD SC 7031WT Innovations in Food Processing FOOD SC 7032WT Global Food Safety FOOD SC 7033WT Sensory and Flavour Science FOOD SC 7034WT Research Methods and Data Analysis (Food and Nutrition) PLANT SC 7330WT Food Production in a Future Climate |
| Capstone Project All of the following courses must be completed: |
FOOD SC 7035AWT Food and Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part A FOOD SC 7035BWT Food and Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part B |
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Last updated: Monday, 23 Oct 2023
