Agriculture, Food and Wine

Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science - Waite Campus

  • Domestic
  • International

About Degree

Feed the world

Creating safe, nutritious, sustainable, and equitable food systems is a growing global challenge. New ways of thinking and problem-solving are needed to secure and stabilise our future. Make the most of your talent for chemistry and engineering by developing sought-after specialist skills and become a leader in this expanding field.

What will you do?

Our Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science is technology and innovation focused, with global relevance at all levels. You will:

  • expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
  • apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
  • investigate emerging processing and preservation techniques
  • consider value-adding and reformulation advances
  • deep dive into current food trends and opportunities for industry
  • critically evaluate local, national, and international legislative and regulatory policy
  • tackle issues of equity and social justice
  • 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 might become a leading scientist in wood-derived fibre alternatives or de-stigmatise insects for eating. You could change the future of sustainable packaging. Perhaps you’ll revolutionise first foods for infants or be an expert in antimicrobial resistance.

Entry Requirements

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

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM257
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJuly
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA 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.


    International applicants

    CRICOS109094F
    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 QualificationsA relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the fields of food science, food technology, food engineering and nutrition.
    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

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

Degree Structure

Example Study Plan

Level I

Semester II

  • AGRIBUS 7053  Globalisation & Agriculture in Emerging Economies
  • FOOD SC 7031WT  Innovations in Food Processing
  • FOODSC 7029WT  Nutrition Metabolism
  • PLANTSC 7330WT  Food in a Future Climate

Semester I

  • AGRIBUS 7055  Global Food and Agricultural Markets
  • FOOD SC 7030WT  Advanced Food Chemistry
  • FOOD SC 7032WT  Global Food Safety
  • FOOD SC 7033WT  Sensory and Flavour Science
Level II

Semester II

  • FOOD SC 7034WT  Research Methods and Data Analysis (Food & Nutrition)
  • FOOD SC 7035WT  Global Food & Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part A
  • Approved Elective (See options below)

Semester I

  • FOOD SC 7035WT  Global Food & Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part B
  • Approved Elective (See options below)
  • Approved Elective (See options below)
Approved Electives
  • AGRIBUS 7054  Global Food & Agricultural Policy Analysis
  • AGRIBUS 7056  Management and Performance of Global Food Chains
  • AGRIBUS 7057  Trends and Issues in the World Food System
  • ENTREP 7900  eChallenge
  • ENTREP 7901  Tech eChallenge
  • FOOD SC 700WT  Brewing Technology and Beer Production
  • MARKETING 7104  Marketing Management
  • OENOLOGY 700NW  Foundations of Wine Science
  • PLANT SC 7330WT  Food Production in a Future Climate
  • PUB HLTH 7075  Introduction to Epidemiology
  • SCIENCE 7020  Communicating Science
  • SCIENCE 7555  Sciences Internship


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