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