GraduateEngineering
Master of Food and Packaging Innovation
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Food and Packaging Innovation at the University of Melbourne is the world's only master's degree combining food science, entrepreneurship and product and packaging design, developed with the food and packaging industries. Students complete core subjects in food processing, food safety and packaging, with the opportunity to gain industry experience through an internship with a food sector business.
Graduates move into creative careers across food sensory research, biodegradable packaging development, and new food product development at local, regional and global levels.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
The following seven 12.5 point subjects are core to this degree
- Advanced Food Processing Technology
- Food Safety and Quality
- Managing Innovation
- Consumers and Consumption
- Food Packaging Materials and Processes
- Managing for Value Creation
- Food Packaging Design
Internship Option
- MFPI Internship
- MFPI Internship Part 1
- MFPI Internship Part 2
Minor Project Option
- Minor Research Project
- Minor Research Project Part 1
- Minor Research Project Part 2
Subjects
- Sensory Evaluation
- Procurement and Logistics
- Management Competencies
- Food Chemistry
- Nutrition Politics and Policy
- Commercialisation of Science
- Decision Analysis and Project Management
- Food Microbiology
- Sustainable Food: Policy and Practice
- Current Issues in Dairy Science
- Meat and Meat Products
Subjects
- Agribusiness 2
- New Product Development
- Plant Food Products
- Chemical Regulations and Safety
Career & PR pathway
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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. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
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