Graduate Diploma in Food Science
University of Melbourne, The
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
Get ready for a unique and exciting career designing new and better ways to feed the world with the Master of Food Science from Australia’s number 1 university1. The Graduate Diploma in Food Science combines a strong core in food chemistry, processing, sensory science, food safety and microbiology with career-focused electives.
Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Food Science requires the completion of eight subjects comprising 100 credit points of coursework, including six core subjects and 25 points of elective subjects.
Subjects
- Food science
Standard entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent.
Study pathways
Completion of a Graduate Diploma in Food Science (or equivalent) may give an advanced standing of up to 100 points into the Master of Food Science, depending on subjects taken.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | International: $44,928 | No |
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Further information
Graduates can play a key role in research and technical divisions within food companies and associated organisations. Graduates are employed in nutrition assessment and substantiation of product health claims, health promotion, food safety and regulation, production, policy, research and development, and technical services.
