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 and associated industries. Each student completes a tailored program of coursework subjects incorporating core study areas and electives including 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 and technical 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 their commercial outcomes.
- Increase the understanding of the specialised disciplines of food science, emerging technologies and the relevance of these to the future food industry.
- Develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and ethical factors related to food production in Australia and globally.
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