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Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology

Graduate Certificate

Start or expand your career in one of the world's largest industries with our Graduate Certificate. Gain knowledge in food safety, preservation, chemistry, microbiology, and food processing, with flexible coursework options tailored to your professional needs.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 semester full-time

Course Code

GC-FOODST, 014167F

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

International Fees

$22,571 per year / $22,571 total

About this course

Overview

Start or expand your career in one of the world's largest industries with our Graduate Certificate. Our courses are industry relevant so you will be provided with up-to-date knowledge in areas such as food safety and preservation, chemistry, microbiology and food processing.

This course offers you the flexibility to choose from a range of specialist coursework units.

Your course coordinator will help you choose the units to suit your current and future professional needs.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in science, engineering, nutrition, environmental health, home economics, agriculture or other appropriate discipline.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing: 6.0
Speaking: 6.0
Reading: 6.0
Listening: 6.0
Overall band score: 6.0

What you will learn

What you'll learn

apply the principles and practices of food sciences and technology to the production of safe and healthy food
apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to food; use appropriate technologies effectively, recognising their advantages and limitations
access, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of resources using appropriate technologies and use oral and written communication effectively to their peers.
recognise international standards and practices within the discipline and engage in food related issues that occur locally
value cultural diversity and recognise the impact of culture on food preferences and usage
engage in self-directed learning and exhibit professional behaviour when working independently and collaboratively.

Career pathways

What jobs can the Food Science and Technology course lead to?

Industries

Food quality assurance
Microbiology
Research and development
Sales and marketing

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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