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Universities Australia University of Queensland- Saint Lucia Courses Master of Food Science and Technology

Master of Food Science and Technology
at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 44,032
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

Make your mark in the world's largest industry, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology – ranked first in Australia. Your teachers are active researchers who'll share the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, food processing, and new food product development.

You'll refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, gain access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct – a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit – and have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology.

You can also undertake a 14-week industry experience, where you'll apply your theoretical knowledge to a food-related workplace situation, acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations, and gain professional skills to enhance your career opportunities.

As a graduate, you'll be able to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world by contributing to the provision of high-quality, safe and nutritionally valuable food and food products, as well as having an understanding of the global policy dialogue on food and food products.

Program highlights

Study at Australia's leading food science and technology research facility.
Refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and access the Food Science Innovation Precinct.
Acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations and gain valuable professional skills.
Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with specialised electives.

Course Content
What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Food Safety and Quality Management
- Principles of Food Preservation
- Advanced Functional Foods
- Food Processing Technology
Complete 32 units for either of the following:
- 32 units from MFoodScTech - 2 year duration, or
- 32 units from MFoodScTech - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning)
- MFoodScTech - 2 year duration
- MFoodScTech - 1.5 year duration (24 units of study and 8 units for prior learning)
Entry Requirement
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or
- a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in food science and technology, or
- to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Food Science and Technology.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in food science, food technology or food engineering.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

English language requirements
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
- TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
- Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
- OET is not accepted.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

AUD $44,032

Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Career Prospect
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Food technologist
- Food chemist
- Food microbiologist
- Laboratory supervisor
- Process and product development manager
- Quality control manager
- Nutritionist
- Agribusiness consultant
- Food security adviser
- Sustainable food production specialist

Cost Of Studying At University of Queensland- Saint Lucia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Food Science and Technology at University of Queensland- Saint Lucia