Welcome to the MSc Food Science and Technology

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 health research methods and learn to measure, interpret and describe the data effectively.
Careers path

  • Food Scientist and Technologist
  • Biochemist
  • Animal Scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Agricultural Sciences Teacher, Postsecondary
  • Extension Agents and Specialists
  • Consumer Safety Officer
  • Food Policy Analyst
  • Food Inspector

Eligibility

Intakes