Master of Food Science and Technology

    Master of Food Science and Technology

    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 41,493 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
    Master of Food Science and Technology

    About

    Build your career in a rapidly advancing industry and be part of the solution to global challenges like food security, nutrition and sustainability.

    UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology — our teachers are active researchers who share the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, food processing and new food product development.

    In the Master of Food Science and Technology, you'll refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and gain access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct – a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit.

    Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology.

    You can also undertake a 14-week industry experience, where you'll apply your theoretical knowledge to a food-related workplace situation, acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations, and gain professional skills to enhance your career opportunities.

    As a graduate, you'll be able to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world by contributing to the provision of high-quality, safe and nutritionally valuable food and food products.

    You'll graduate with an understanding of the global policy dialogue on food and food products.

    Disciplines

    Software Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 87

    English Program Requirements

    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

    Career

    Career possibilities

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

    • Food technologist
    • Food chemist
    • Food microbiologist
    • Laboratory supervisor
    • Process and product development manager
    • Quality control manager
    • Nutritionist
    • Agribusiness consultant
    • Food security adviser
    • Sustainable food production specialist
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    41,493 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150
    Master of Food Science and Technology
    University of Queensland
    University of Queensland
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane