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    Master of Food Science
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    Master of Food Science

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    084283M

    Credit point

    96 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Food Science

    About

    The Master of Food Science is designed for food scientists and graduates wanting to advance and expand their knowledge and skills in their current area of expertise and for engineers who want to move into food science from a science-based perspective.

    You’ll develop your technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems and gain a deeper understanding of the agrifood business, as well as meeting or maintaining professional accreditation standards and developing your career opportunities.

    *Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

    The Master of Food Science is delivered by the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW. The School focuses on working with national and international partners to develop sustainable chemical solutions in the energy, resources, water, food and health sectors.

    You’ll study in world class facilities alongside leading researchers who are also teachers and mentors. We were ranked five-stars in Food Sciences, the highest possible rating, by the ERA Research Excellence in 2019. The school has been delivering the best in research and teaching for over 65 years.

    Benefits of studying with us: 

    • Strong partnerships with industry such as SunRice in education, research, training and employment
    • Learn in new facilities with purpose built modern laboratories and collaborative learning spaces

    The UNSW School of Chemical Engineering is focused on working with national and international partners to develop sustainable chemical solutions in the energy, resources, water, food and health sectors.  

    We partnered with Goodman Fielder, one of the major flour millers in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to improve public health nutrition through micronutrient-fortified wheat flour. In a collaboration between universities, private companies and governments, this research initiative is providing better food sources for vulnerable communities. 

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admissions to the standard 2 year program requires the following:

    A Bachelor Degree or AQF Level 7 equivalent in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    When you complete Postgraduate study in Food Science at UNSW you’ll open up a range of highly specialised and senior roles in the food science industry. Most roles for food scientists are in the private industry. Private industry has increased its demand for food scientists because their expertise is necessary for developing food products, along with ensuring quality and safety.

    UNSW Food Science graduates are in high demand due to their high skill level, with excellent employment opportunities in the food and beverage industries, university and CSIRO research and government regulatory bodies such as FSANZ.

    As a food scientist or technologist you could work in laboratories, research departments, or in quality inspection and control on food processing/production lines.

    Potential careers

    • Food safety
    • Nutritionist
    • Food engineering
    • Product design

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Food Science

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