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Graduate Diploma in Food Science
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Food Science at the University of Melbourne combines a strong core in food chemistry, processing, sensory science, food safety and microbiology with career-focused electives. Students complete six advanced core subjects covering food manufacturing and safety, developing a detailed understanding of the science behind safe, well-made, delicious food.
Graduates can progress to the Master of Food Science with full credit for completed subjects, or move directly into food formulation, health research and food safety roles.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Subjects
- Advanced Food Processing Technology
- Food Chemistry
- Meat and Meat Products
- Food Microbiology
- Food Safety and Quality
- Plant Food Products
Subjects
- Sensory Evaluation
- Current Issues in Dairy Science
- Leading workforce change in agri-food
- Financial Management for Agribusiness
Subjects
- Managing Behaviour in Organisations
- Agribusiness 2
- Research Methods For Life Sciences
- Social Research Methods
- Climate Change:Agric.Impacts&Adaptation
- Managing Markets
- Agribusiness 1
- 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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