Master of Science specialising in Global Food and Nutrition Science at University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,048 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Master of Science specialising in Global Food and Nutrition Science

The Master of Science specialising in Global Food and Nutrition Science at University of Adelaide is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus across its Adelaide City and Waite campuses in Australia, the program is taught in English and takes 2 year(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 39,048 / year(s), with the next intake on July 5, 2026.

About Master of Science specialising in Global Food and Nutrition Science

Adelaide University’s Master of Science specialising in Global Food and Nutrition Science will build on your food and nutrition knowledge and advance your skills in examining production and consumption.

Study the fundamentals of food and nutrition and discover solutions to combat global hunger and food poverty. Discover new food processing methods and innovations that will ensure global food security.

Cover a range of topics like sensory food science, global food and agricultural markets and food microbiology. Define and analyse challenges within a guided research project, using established scientific methodologies to provide new insights.

Emphasise sustainable food production practices and equitable access to food. Promote global healthy eating habits and public health nutrition. Graduate equipped to revolutionise your perspective on global food and nutrition.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree in a discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a nested program or discipline aligned with the selected specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.

This degree requires a Grade Point Average (GPA) equivalent to an Adelaide University 5.0 on a 7-point scale for entry.

Aligned disciplines for each specialisation include:

Biotechnology - genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology or related;
Environment and Conservation - ecology, environmental chemistry and biology (or related), earth science;
Global Food and Nutrition Science - food and nutrition;
Medical Radiation Physics - science (physics), engineering;
Sustainable Georesources - earth science, geology, geophysics, environmental geoscience, mineral geoscience.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

Food and nutrition specialists play a vital role in every aspect of the food supply chain, from agricultural production to consumption, as well as in research and development processes. Learn the critical thinking and problem-solving skills to change the way the world consumes food.

You might become a leader in developing resilient grain products, to tackle the threat of climate change on food supply. Perhaps you’ll develop edible packaging to limit the amount of waste in countries with endangered ecosystems. Maybe you’ll work for a non-profit, strategising ways to effectively deliver nutritious aid packages to countries in conflict.

As a food and nutrition expert, you are open to a wide range of rewarding careers in places such as government, private industries, not-for-profit (NGOs) and charity organisations.

Roles you may like to pursue include:

Entrepreneur
Flavour chemist
Food engineer
Food scientist
Food technologist
Food standards officer
Food marketer.

Industry trends

A World Vision report (2024) states that ‘rising food prices, climbing energy prices, and growing financial constraints have increased hunger risks for one-fifth of the global population - around 1.7 billion people’. Use your knowledge in global food and nutrition practices to devise innovative solutions and strategies to combat the growing number of public health challenges. As populations continue to grow, we expect to see a higher demand for food scientists and nutrition experts.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,048 / year(s)

Master of Science specialising in Global Food and Nutrition Science

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide