Master of Food and Packaging Innovation

The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation is an advanced interdisciplinary degree that combines food science, entrepreneurship and innovation in product and packaging design.

You'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience through an internship with a dynamic business in the food sector to build your network and accelerate your career.

Study the world's only masters degree in food and packaging innovation at Australia's number 1 university1, and set yourself up for a career in leadership in a vital and growing sector.

The University of Melbourne provides advanced training for the next generation of food and packaging innovators. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of food processing, product innovation, entrepreneurship and packaging, preparing you to meet industry challenges and excel in your field.

This flexible degree opens a variety of creative careers in the food industry at local, regional and global levels.

You could work with food sensory (tasting) panels to understand how to develop healthy and appealing products, create biodegradable packaging that also extends shelf life or take part in the development of new foods.

Potential careers include:

• Food product development technologist: Develop innovative new food products and ways to present them
• Packaging technologist: Identify new, unique and sustainable packaging for food that appeals to customers
• Consumer insights specialist: Research consumer behaviour to identify product improvements or develop innovative food product ideas to meet consumer demands
• Food industry marketer: Combine your knowledge of food, consumer preferences and marketing to develop new opportunities for food businesses.

You could also follow a research pathway by completing a PhD.

• Semester 1 entry: 29 January 2021 (for commencement in February 2021)
• Semester 2 entry: 12 June 2021 (for commencement in July 2021)