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University of New South Wales (UNSW)

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Graduate Certificate in Food Science

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate of Food Science is designed for graduates from related disciplines wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in this area.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$41,000 per year / $55,000 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Food Science is designed for graduates from related disciplines wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in this area. In this program you'll develop your technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems and gain a deeper understanding of the agrifood business, in addition to meeting or maintaining professional accreditation standards and furthering your career opportunities.

Our courses provide strategies and tools to increase efficiency and performance, and the chance to learn alongside like-minded industry professionals. The Graduate Diploma also provides a pathway towards the Master of Food Science.

Program Code
7037
CRICOS Code
113783B
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
48
Indicative Enrolments
N/A
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements


Admissions to the standard 1 year program requires the following:

  • A minimum AQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification per the Australian Qualifications Framework in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average.

Cognate disciplines


  • Any Science
  • Food Science
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Dietetics
  • Food Technology
  • Food Processing
  • Food Engineering

  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Food Science and Engineering
  • Food Safety
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Grape Wine Engineering
  • Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Food and Nutrition Science

Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)

UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to accelerate your Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science in an option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.

  • A bachelor's degree or AQF Level 7 equivalent from any institution in a cognate discipline.

  • A bachelor's degree or AQF Level 7 equivalent from any institution in a cognate discipline.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.


Admissions to the standard 1 year program requires the following:

  • A minimum AQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification per the Australian Qualifications Framework in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average.

Cognate disciplines


  • Any Science
  • Food Science
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Dietetics
  • Food Technology
  • Food Processing
  • Food Engineering

  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Food Science and Engineering
  • Food Safety
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Grape Wine Engineering
  • Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Food and Nutrition Science

Recognition of Prior Learning (Credit Transfer)

UNSW recognises that many students have professional experience or relevant previous studies. If you have worked in a relevant industry or have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study and experience.

  • A bachelor's degree or AQF Level 7 equivalent from any institution in a cognate discipline.

  • A bachelor's degree or AQF Level 7 equivalent from any institution in a cognate discipline.

English language requirements


You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses
  • Prior study in the medium of English
  • Other qualifications

If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.

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Study locations

Kensington

Career pathways

Future careers
  • Food safety
  • Nutritionist
  • Food engineering
  • Product design

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
84.8%
Overall satisfaction
80.4%
Skill scale
69.6%
Teaching scale
92.7%
Employed full-time
$91.1k
Average salary