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Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Science in Food Science and Technology prepares students for diverse careers in the food industry, emphasizing professional training and independent research projects. It is ideal for enhancing professional status or diversifying career opportunities.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
MC-FOODST, 064466C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$45,140 per year / $90,280 total

About this course

Overview

The food industry is one of the largest in the world. Its growth, particularly into the export market, requires a high level of technology as well as professionally trained individuals to apply that technology.

Our postgraduate courses in this discipline can offer diverse and challenging careers. The courses provide professional training to those employed in the food industry and those in science fields such as agriculture, nutrition, engineering, environmental health and consumer science.

This course extends the learning of the graduate diploma to incorporate an independent research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor. To ensure you are ready to undertake this project you will be introduced to scientific research methods and learn to measure, interpret and describe the data effectively.

It is ideal for those wishing to increase their professional status or to diversify their career opportunities.

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 (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

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 and integrate the principles and practices of food sciences and technology to the production, preservation and distribution 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; think creatively to generate innovative solutions
  • access, critically evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of resources using appropriate technologies and use oral and written communication effectively to a variety of audience groups.
  • recognise and apply international standards and practices within the discipline and engage in food related issues that occur globally
  • value cultural diversity and recognise the impact of culture on food preferences and usage
  • engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice, and exhibit professional behaviour and skills, when working independently and collaboratively.

Career pathways

The food industry is one of the largest in the world. Its growth, particularly into the export market, requires a high level of technology as well as professionally trained individuals to apply that technology.

Credit for prior study or work

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

How to apply

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Curtin University.
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
80%
Skill scale
75%
Teaching scale
65.5%
Employed full-time