Graduate Certificate in Food Security

With the human population expected to reach over 8 billion people by 2030 according to the UN, managing future food security is of vital importance. Food and feed production industries worldwide are facing an increasing number of challenges that impact on food availability and access. The ever-increasing risk of inadvertent spread of pests and diseases due to international trade and travel means biosecurity is now crucial to protect our food supply chain.

Develop an understanding of what food security is, including the pillars underpinning food security and the key challenges now and in the future.

3 reasons to study Food Security at Murdoch

1. Draw on Murdoch’s strong research strengths in crop and pasture and agricultural biotechnology, where we have an Excellence in Research rating of well above world standard.
2. Learn from teaching staff who have significant practical experience ensuring learning is at the forefront of professional practice.
3. Benefit from our strong ties to industry and to conduct projects that focus on in-depth analysis of an issue of relevance in the workplace.

What you'll learn

Topics you’ll cover include:

• Recognising the global challenges to food security
• Understanding the range of agronomic, environmental, socio-political and economic factors impacting on the food supply chain
• Understanding the International frameworks that drive global biosecurity and the Australian biosecurity system

Your future career

Careers could include roles in agriculture and international development, acting in policy, technical, research and administrative roles, with organisations such as the State Departments of Agriculture, State and Federal Agriculture or Development Agencies, NGO's and private industry, or their international counterparts.

Professional recognition

Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership to societies such as the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and the Australian Society of Horticultural Sciences.

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.