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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology

  • Graduate Certificate

Expand your career prospects in one of the world's largest industries, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
5566, 079378B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$24,080 per year / $24,080 total

About this course

Expand your career prospects in one of the world's largest industries, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in food science, food technology or food engineering.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or
  • 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience in food science, food technology or food engineering.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Study at Australia's leading food science and technology research facility.
  • Refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and access the Food Science Innovation Precinct.
  • Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with specialised electives.
  • Enhance your professional standing in fields such as quality control, product development, research and innovation.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Food technologist
  • Food chemist
  • Food microbiologist
  • Laboratory supervisor
  • Process and product development manager
  • Quality control manager
  • Nutritionist
  • Agribusiness consultant
  • Food security adviser
  • Sustainable food production specialist

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
82.4%
Overall satisfaction
80.5%
Skill scale
67.8%
Teaching scale
78.8%
Employed full-time
$84.2k
Average salary