Agriculture, Food and Wine

Graduate Diploma in Food and Nutrition Science - Waite Campus

  • Domestic
  • International

About Degree

Step up to your future in food innovation

Technological advances continue to create new possibilities for how we process, transport, consume and sustain our most vital energy source: food. Within this flourishing scientific field, opportunities abound for competent workers and tech-minded creatives.

What will you do?

Delivered over one year full-time, our Graduate Diploma in Food and Nutrition Science offers specialist skill-building to set you up for success in this evolving space. You will:

  • apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
  • expand your knowledge of microbiology
  • formulate and package foods with specific functional and nutritional properties
  • assess emerging processing and preservation techniques
  • investigate the crucial aspects of a secure food supply
  • evaluate legislative and regulatory policy
  • build peer relationships in your own learning space, within the University’s dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory.

Where could it take you?

By advancing your knowledge and technical skills, you could contribute to an expanding industry and take advantage of exciting growth and leadership opportunities. You might want to improve health outcomes as a nutritional therapist. You could take on a senior role in a research laboratory. Perhaps you’re looking to qualify your aspirations as a multi-sensory chef!

Entry Requirements

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

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GD128
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJuly
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyRelevant Bachelor degree or equivalent in a Science related field including (but not restricted to) Agriculture, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Plant and General Science and Engineering, with a minimum GPA of 4.5.


    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 4.5 then please consider applying to the Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science instead.


    International applicants

    CRICOS109092H
    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 4.5 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 4.5 then please consider applying to the Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science instead.
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

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

Flavour Chemist, Food Engineer, Food Production Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Standards Officer, Food Technologist

Degree Structure

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