Master of Food Science
The Melbourne School of Land and Environment at the University of Melbourne is proud to introduce you to its Master of Food Science.
The Master of Food Science has been developed for graduates holding a science or engineering degree seeking specialist training for a career in the food manufacturing industry. Each student completes a tailored program of coursework subjects incorporating core study areas and electives in addition to a research project in an approved area of food science.
As a graduate you will be well prepared to play a key role in research divisions within food companies and associated organisations, as well as in managing food production across the entire food supply chain.
The objectives of the course are to:
- Enable you to explore the inter-disciplinary nature of agriculture, food production and food science at an advanced level.
- Provide you with a sound foundation in food chemistry, microbiology, quality and processing.
- Introduce you to advanced research topics and the practical application of these topics within food science.
- Develop competence in the design, conduct and analysis of experimental work.
- Develop research skills in an aspect of food science and related technologies.
- Introduce industrial applications of food science and technology and the commercial outcomes.
- Increase the understanding of the specialised disciplines of food science, emerging technologies and the relevance of this to the future food industry.
- Develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and ethical factors related to food production in Australia and globally.
Core subjects
Food Chemistry and Microbiology
Food Processing
Food Safety and Quality
Research Philosophies and Statistics
Research Project
Approved elective subjects from within the Melbourne School of Land & Environment
Emerging Issues in Land Resources
Global Environment and Sustainability
Cereal, Legume and Oilseed Technology
Fruit and Vegetable Technology
Meat and Smallgoods Technology
Food Biotechnology
Current Issues in Dairy Science
Elective subjects from across the University
Management for the Environment
Managing Water Borne Risks
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Ethics and Professional Issues
Course Structure
The course is normally delivered full-time over two years through a mixture of classroom teaching, residential schools and distance education. It will require completion of coursework plus a minor dissertation, which will be undertaken with appropriate academic supervision.