About the course

Get ready for a unique and exciting career designing new and better ways to feed the world with the Master of Food Science from Australia’s number 1 university. You’ll be equipped to work in growing industries like product research and development, food safety and regulation, nutrition assessment and quality assurance.

　　The Master of Food Science was developed for science or engineering graduates seeking the specialist skills and knowledge required to excel in the food industry. It 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.

　　As a food scientist, your work could involve:

　　Finding the best balance of ingredients to improve flavour in food formulation

　　Discovering healthy new foods through research

　　Investigating the effects of bioactive food components like prebiotics and antioxidants on health

　　Helping to ensure foods are safely processed and produced, Maintaining quality in food manufacturing

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$97,920

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Parkville
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Parkville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with at least H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent, or

　　a graduate or postgraduate certificate in a cognate discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent, or

　　a graduate or postgraduate diploma in a cognate discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent, or

　　an honours degree in a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

　　Applicants must also meet the English language requirements for this course (Band 6.5).

　　IELTS: 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)

　　TOEFL PBT: 577 + TWE 4.5

　　TOEFL IBT: 79 + Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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