Graduate
Graduate Certificate in Food Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Food Science at the University of Melbourne prepares students for a career in food and associated industries through advanced subjects in food chemistry, processing, food safety and microbiology. Students choose electives in food policy and governance, sustainability, management and business, with full credit toward the Graduate Diploma in Food Science for those who continue.
Melbourne is ranked first in Australia for life sciences and medicine. Graduates gain the foundational skills to move into food manufacturing and quality assurance roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Students must select two of the following subjects (25 points)
- Advanced Food Processing Technology
- Food Microbiology
- Food Safety and Quality
- Food Chemistry
Subjects
- Sensory Evaluation
- Leading workforce change in agri-food
- Current Issues in Dairy Science
- Climate Change:Agric.Impacts&Adaptation
- Agribusiness 1
- Managing Markets
- Plant Food Products
- Meat and Meat Products
- Nutrition Politics and Policy
- Sustainable Food: Policy and Practice
- Sustainable Food Production
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent.
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