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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Food Science and Technology Research Extensive

  • Masters (Research)

Create change in one of the world's largest industries, equipped with advanced scientific skills and the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
5753, 108889A
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $96,320 total

About this course

Create change in one of the world's largest industries, equipped with advanced scientific skills and 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 food science, food technology or food engineering.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in food science, food technology or food engineering.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 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
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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 Master of Food Science and Technology Research Extensive 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 through an independent research project as well as during practicals and research courses, and access the Food Science Innovation Precinct.
  • Acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations and gain valuable professional skills.
  • Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with specialised electives.

Career pathways

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

  • University academic
  • Food technologist
  • Food microbiologist
  • Research and development manager
  • Process and product development manager
  • Quality control manager
  • Process and product development manager
  • Quality control manager
  • Nutritionist
  • Food security adviser