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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Food Science and Technology (Coursework)

Course code: #MC237

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Food Science and Technology (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $39,360 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    094062G

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 06-March-2024 2024-03-06
Winter-July 24-July-2024 2024-07-24
Fall-March 06-March-2025 2025-03-06
Winter-July 24-July-2025 2025-07-24

Overview

Master of Food Science and Technology

Graduates from the Master of Food Science and Technology at RMIT possess advanced technical expertise and research skills, empowering them to engage in the dynamic domain of food science and technology. 

They adeptly apply this knowledge across interdisciplinary contexts, showcasing their proficiency and adaptability in diverse settings.

You’ll develop skills and knowledge in food processing and preservation; chemical properties of food materials; food safety, packaging and labelling; and food product and process innovation. 

You will also undertake subjects to support the wide range of technical positions required by the food industry.

If your background is in science, engineering, agriculture or other related disciplines, the Master of Food Science and Technology is designed to provide professional training in this field. 

If you have previously completed studies in food science and technology, this degree will enhance and expand your knowledge in the area.

This degree incorporates work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences where you will develop new products and/or manufacturing processes with the input of industry partners.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$39,360

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $39,360

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents (If Applicable)
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Graduation/completion certificates

Note: Documents must be certified.

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you don't meet the English language test scores Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide as follows:

RMIT English Worldwide (REW):

REW courses are available in 6 levels with Entry requirements as follow:

REW levels of study  Elementary 
(10 weeks)  
Pre-Intermediate
(10 weeks)  
Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Upper-Intermediate 
(10 weeks)  
Advanced 
(10 weeks) 
Advanced Plus 
(10 weeks) 
IELTS  / IELTS Indicator
 
3.5 
no band <3.0  
4.0 
no band
<3.5  
4.5 
no band
< 4.0  
5.0 
no band
<4.5  
5.5 
no band
<5.0  
6.0 
No band 
<5.5 
TOEFL iBT   / TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition28  30  33  40  (Minimum: Listening 3, Reading 3, Speaking 12, Writing 12)50  (Minimum: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15)60  (Minimum: Listening 9, Reading 10, Speaking 16, Writing 19)
PTE 23  30  33  36  42  50  
CAE----162169

Academic background and requirement

You must have completed an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in: 

science, engineering, agriculture, nutrition, veterinary science, medical or biomedical science that includes courses/ units in chemistry or biochemistry and nutrition or microbiology with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0). (60-69%)

Career opportunities

  • Food Quality Manager
  • Food Safety Specialist
  • Product Development Manager
  • Food Processing Engineer
  • Sensory Scientist
  • Food Microbiologist

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