About offering
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 and have been designed to provide professional training to those already employed in the food industry and those in other science fields.
This course extends the learning of the Graduate Diploma to incorporate an independent research project under the guidance of one of our experienced supervisors. To ensure you are ready to undertake this project you will be introduced to a variety of health research methods and learn to measure, interpret and describe the data effectively.
It is possible to exit this course with a Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology or a Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology once you have completed certain units.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
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; think creatively to generate innovative solutions
- access, critically evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of resources using appropriate technologies
- use oral and written communication effectively to scientific and non-scientific audiences
- use appropriate technologies effectively, recognising their advantages and limitations
- engage in self-directed learning and reflective practice habitually
- recognise and apply international standards and practices within the discipline
- value cultural diversity and recognise the impact of culture on food preferences and usage
- exhibit professional behaviour and skills when working independently and collaboratively. Behave in an ethical manner
Why study Master of Science (Food Science and Technology)
- These courses ensure you graduate with diverse career options.
- Our courses are well recognised, with a strong national and international reputation.
- Our staff maintains strong links with the food industry.
Professional recognition
This course is professionally recognised by the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and graduates are encouraged to become members.
Career information
The food industry is can offer a range of diverse and challenging careers. Upon graduation you may find work in professional areas such as food quality assurance, research and development of new products and processing technologies, microbiology, technical consulting, and sales and marketing. This program has an excellent reputation with government bodies and industries in Australia and overseas.
Admission criteria for Australian and New Zealand students
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
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 as outlined in the IELTS table below. Additional information on how you can meet the English requirement can be found on the English proficiency page.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.5 |
Essential course prerequisites
A bachelor degree in an appropriate field or equivalent. You usually require a bachelor degree or advanced diploma but, in certain cases, relevant work experience may be recognised.
If you are studying in Australia on a student visa, you must study on-campus and full-time.
Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)
Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.
Advanced standing / credit transfer / recognition of prior learning
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
If this applies to you, you can apply for credit for recognised learning (CRL), which means your previous study is recognised and matched against a similar unit in your intended Curtin course.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: crl@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: ci-enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
Fees and charges
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
Domestic fee paying postgraduate
Fee year: 2019
| Student type | Cost |
|---|---|
Domestic What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place? A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees. |
$23,400* |
Fee year: 2020
| Student type | Cost |
|---|---|
Domestic What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place? A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees. |
$22,800* |
Fees are indicative only.
* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
For individual unit fees, see estimated course fees. There may also be some additional costs. For more information, see other fees and charges.
International student fees for 2019
Fee year: 2019
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $18,300* |
| Total indicative course fee | $71,300* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $36,600* |
Fee year: 2020
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $19,100* |
| Total indicative course fee | $74,200* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $38,000* |
Fees are indicative only.
*Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. For information about fees at other locations please contact the relevant campus or partner institution by visiting Curtin International’s offshore site.
Where you can study
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
On Campus
Semester 1 and Semester 2
How to apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice:
Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.
Apply nowNext steps
If you are successful in your application to study at Curtin, you will receive a letter of offer via email. You can either accept or defer your offer. To find out more about this process, view our enrolment web page.
You may also like to find out how you can obtain financial assistance or apply for a scholarship and prepare for Orientation Week (O-Week).
Where to get further information
- More about studying at Curtin
- Visit the WA Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website
- Visit the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website
- Visit the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) website
- Our admission appeals and grievance process
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- Curtin course code: MC-FOODST
- CRICOS code: 064466C
- This offering was last updated on: 15/11/2019