Overview

Extend your knowledge of food science with professional training in food safety, food engineering and food product design mentored by experienced academic and food industry leaders. You’ll study at Murdoch’s Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) - a world-class destination for food professionals and researchers committed to advancing knowledge and production of food that is both good to eat and good for you.

Career:

Food Science (Industry Practice and Innovation) from Murdoch University will give you the qualification you need to work as a Product Quality Manager, New Product Development Officer or Food Safety Officer in the food and beverage industry. Additional employment opportunities include dedicated research roles at organisations such as the FIPWA food processing research facility and in biological or chemistry-based analytical service providers to the food industry such as PathWest and ChemCentre.

Graduates will be eligible for Australian Institute of Food Science Professional membership having completed their Masters and three years of relevant professional experience.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Chemistry

Food Safety

Human Nutrition

Food Microbiology

Food Engineering

Food Product Design and Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, 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.

English requirements

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115

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60

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6

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General requirements

Bachelor degree in any field (AQF Level 7) OR successful completion of the requirements for G1095 (Graduate Diploma in Food Science). AQF Level 7 qualifications broadly relevant to food science, including study in biological or chemical sciences, would be valuable preparation for entry into this program. Admission is at the discretion of the Academic Chair

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Tuition Fees

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87460 AUD / year

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22018 AUD / year

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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