Overview

You will develop your technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems and gain a deeper understanding of the agrifood business, as well as meeting or maintaining professional accreditation standards and developing your career opportunities.

The Food Science program from University of New South Wales provide strategies and tools to increase efficiency and performance, as well the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded industry professionals. You will also work on a complex, open-ended research-based project, requiring project planning and the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate results proficiently; the completion of this component provides a pathway towards postgraduate research degrees through the development and demonstration of research-related skills.

Why choose this degree?

This degree allows you to update your technical knowledge and skills in food science, or to take a step on the path towards a postgraduate research.

Who should choose this degree?

People who are looking to move professionally into food science, or who already work there but wish to upskill, choose this degree.

Career opportunities

Food safety

Nutritionist

Food engineering

Product design

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Food Engineering

Advanced Processing Technologies

Sensory Analysis of Foods

Advanced Food Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-08 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-13 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

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Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 084283M

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations and this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW.

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Tuition Fees

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58000 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

42500 AUD / year

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Who should choose this degree?

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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