Overview

Creating safe, nutritious, sustainable, and equitable food systems is a growing global challenge. New ways of thinking and problem-solving are needed to secure and stabilise our future. University of Adelaide's Master of Global Food and Nutrition Science program is technology and innovation focused, with global relevance at all levels.

You will:

expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
investigate emerging processing and preservation techniques
consider value-adding and reformulation advances
deep dive into current food trends and opportunities for industry
critically evaluate local, national, and international legislative and regulatory policy
tackle issues of equity and social justice
build peer relationships in your own learning space, within the University’s dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory
complete an independent capstone research project.

Career

You might become a leading scientist in wood-derived fibre alternatives or de-stigmatise insects for eating. You could change the future of sustainable packaging. Perhaps you’ll revolutionise first foods for infants or be an expert in antimicrobial resistance.

Potential careers

Entrepreneur
Flavour Chemist
Food Engineer
Food Marketer
Food Production Engineer
Food Scientist
Food Scientist
Food Technologist
Food Standards Officer
Food Technologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Globalisation & Agriculture in Emerging Economies
Innovations in Food Processing
Nutrition Metabolism
Food in a Future Climate
Global Food and Agricultural Markets
Food Chemistry
Global Food Safety
Sensory and Flavour Science
Research Methods and Data Analysis (Food & Nutrition)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00

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More details

There is not a specific application deadline, however we strongly encourage students to lodge their application no later than 6 weeks before the commencement

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 25 other Masters in Food Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

GPA of 5.0

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 109094F

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements
A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the fields of food science, food technology, food engineering and nutrition.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

53900 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 53900 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

42500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42500 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic applicants: This is an Australian full-fee program.

Living costs for Adelaide

1328 - 2474 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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