Admissions
Eligible local applicants for the Master of Food Science may apply via the combined special entry and access scholarship scheme. Graduate Access Melbourne supports those who have experienced disadvantage by improving access to commonwealth supported places. Up to 100 one-off grants of $5,000 are also available to assist the transition into graduate study. For application and eligibility information visit www.gradaccess.unimelb.edu.au.
Admission into the Master of Food Science (and nested courses)
The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to successfully pursuethe course using the following criteria:
- An honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, or
- An undergraduate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline with a weighted average of 65% or better, or
- A documented science-based background and at least five years documented, relevant professional experience,and
- Satisfied the University's English language requirement.
Credit for previous study
Successful applicants who have already completed a recognised Graduate Diploma or a four year Honours Bachelor degree in Food Science and Technology may be granted specific exemptions on the basis of their previously completed studies up to a maximum of 100 credit points. Credit cannot be granted for the research component of the course.
Successful applicants who have already completed the coursework but did not graduate with the Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science will be credited with 100 credit points towards the Master of Food Science. If you have graduated with the Postgraduate Diploma in Food Science you will subsequently be granted 50 credit points towards the Master of Food Science.