Masters (Coursework)
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.
Learn the science behind food production
The core subjects of the Master of Food Science have been chosen to prepare you to play a key role in research and technical divisions within food companies and associated organisations.
Food must be safe, well made and delicious. This degree is designed to allow you to achieve that with science. You will learn chemistry and microbiology in the context of food, how food is processed to ensure safety and quality, how producers assess sensory responses to food and how to conduct food science research.
This course allows you to explore advanced research topics and their practical application in commercial settings.
Become a food scientist
This degree will prepare you to work towards an advanced position in the food industry. Your research experience and deep understanding of the science of food will make you a more valuable employee to more prospective employers, whether you are just starting in the industry or you gained experience before enrolling.
Potential careers include: