Overview

UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology – ranked first in Australia. Your teachers from the Master of Food Science and Technology is offered at the University of Queensland 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 in your final year, 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.

Careers

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

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Food Safety & Quality Management

Food Chemistry & Analysis

Principles of Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology

Agricultural Research Methodologies

Advanced Food Materials Science

Food Sensory & Physical Assessment

Food Bioprocessing

Food Product Development

Food Processing Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science Food Technology View 28 other Masters in Food Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 079385C

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.

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58056 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9314 AUD / year

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Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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