Master of Food Science at The University of Melbourne

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 university. You'll be equipped to work in growing industries like product research and development, food safety and regulation, nutrition assessment and quality assurance. The Master of Food Science was developed for science or engineering raduates seeking the specialist skills and knowledge required to excel in the food industry. It combines a strong core in food chemistry, processing, sensory science, food safety and microbiology, with career-focused electives and the opportunity to conduct an original research project. In the Master of Food Science, you will plan and execute an independent piece of research and communicate the impact of this work. You will apply your knowledge to a real research topic under the guidance of one of our world-class food science researchers, meeting regularly to discuss research planning, progress and challenges. You will learn how to conduct research, present your findings effectively and report your work in a thesis or report important skills for your career. If you achieve high grades and meet other requirements, you may be eligible to progress to a Master of Philosophy or PhD in Food Science. ...Read more