Master of Food and Nutrition Science
Transform the future of food
Food and nutrition science is all about what we eat, how it impacts our wellbeing, and ways we can change the game for longevity. It’s a growing field where expert-level skills are much sought-after. Be prepared to master contemporary food tech and drive innovation.
What will you do?
Our Master of Food and Nutrition Science is designed to develop specialist skills and empower future food visionaries. You will:
- understand the importance of a secure, sustainable and healthy food supply
- formulate and package foods with specific functional and nutritional properties
- expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
- apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
- discover innovative and emerging processing and preservation techniques
- critically evaluate legislative and regulatory policy
- 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 could create and market previously undreamt-of sensory experiences. You might revolutionise nutritional therapy. Perhaps you’ll innovate in the beer and beverages world, make microalgae meats, or popularise new insect-infused edibles.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM256 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science related field including (but not restricted to) Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Plant and General Science and Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 5.0. Please note: if you have 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 then please consider applying to the Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science instead. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $42,500
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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.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Brand Manager; Entrepreneur; Flavour Chemist; Food Engineer; Food Marketer; Food Production Engineer; Food Scientist; Food Scientist, Food Technologist; Food Technologist
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
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Semester II
Semester I
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| Level II |
Semester II
Semester I
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
