Sciences

Master of Food and Nutrition Science - Waite Campus

  • Domestic
  • International

About Degree

Transform the future of food

Food and nutrition science is all about what we eat, how it impacts our wellbeing, and ways we can change the game for longevity. It’s a growing field where expert-level skills are much sought-after. Be prepared to master contemporary food tech and drive innovation.

What will you do?

Our Master of Food and Nutrition Science is designed to develop specialist skills and empower future food visionaries. You will:

  • understand the importance of a secure, sustainable and healthy food supply
  • formulate and package foods with specific functional and nutritional properties
  • expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
  • apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
  • discover innovative and emerging processing and preservation techniques
  • critically evaluate legislative and regulatory policy
  • build peer relationships in your own learning space, within the University’s dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory
  • complete an independent capstone research project.

Where could it take you?

You could create and market previously undreamt-of sensory experiences. You might revolutionise nutritional therapy. Perhaps you’ll innovate in the beer and beverages world, make microalgae meats, or popularise new insect-infused edibles.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM256
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJuly
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyRelevant Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science related field including (but not restricted to) Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Plant and General Science and Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 5.0.

    Please note: if you have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in the fields of food science, food technology, food engineering and nutrition, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 then please consider applying to the Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science instead.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students150.0%
    All students2100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS109091J
    IntakeJuly (February and July from 2024 onwards)
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsRelevant Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in a Science related field including (but not restricted to) Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Plant and General Science and Engineering.

    Please note: if you have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in the fields of food science, food technology, food engineering and nutrition, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 then please consider applying to the Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science instead.
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students150.0%
    All students2100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $38,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $48,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Potential careers

Brand Manager, Entrepreneur, Flavour Chemist, Food Engineer, Food Marketer, Food Production Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Technologist


Degree Structure

Example Study Plan

Level I

Semester II

  • FOOD SC 7502WT  Food Microbiology
  • FOOD SC 7031WT  Innovations in Food Processing and Engineering
  • FOOD SC 7510WT  Nutrition and Health Across Life-Stages
  • FOOD SC 7028WT  Sensory Food Science

Semester I

  • FOOD SC 7001WT  Foundations in Food & Nutrition
  • FOOD SC 7305WT  Public Health Nutrition
  • FOOD SC 7205WT  Food Quality and Regulation
  • FOOD SC 7540WT  Food Chemistry and Analysis
Level II

Semester II

  • FOOD SC 7035AWT  Global Food and Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part A
  • Approved Elective
  • Approved Elective

Semester I

  • FOOD SC 7034WT  Reseach Methods and Data Analysis (Food & Nutrition)
  • FOOD SC 7035BWT  Global Food & Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part B
  • Approved Elective
Approved Electives
  • FOOD SC 7029WT  Nutrition Metabolism
  • FOOD SC 7030WT  Advanced Food Chemistry
  • FOOD SC 7033WT  Sensory and Flavour Science
  • FOODSC 7032WT  Global Food Safety
  • FOODSC 7000WT  Brewing Technology and Beer Production
  • OENOLOGY 7000NW  Foundations of Wine Science
  • PLANTSC 7330WT  Food Production in a Future Climate
  • SCIENCE 7555  Sciences Internship


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