24 monthsProgramme duration
58,056 AUDTuition Fee/year
31 May, 2026Application Deadline
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Build your career in a rapidly advancing industry and be part of the solution to global challenges like food security, nutrition and sustainability.
UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology — our teachers are active researchers who share the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, food processing and new food product development.
In the Master of Food Science and Technology, you'll refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and gain access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct – a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit.
Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology.
You can also undertake 400–480 hours of industry experience, 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.
As a graduate, you'll be able to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world by contributing to the provision of high-quality, safe and nutritionally valuable food and food products.
You'll graduate with an understanding of the global policy dialogue on food and food products.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Build your career in a rapidly advancing industry and be part of the solution to global challenges like food security, nutrition and sustainability.
UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology — our teachers are active researchers who share the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, food processing and new food product development.
In the Master of Food Science and Technology, you'll refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and gain access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct – a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit.
Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology.
You can also undertake 400–480 hours of industry experience, 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.
As a graduate, you'll be able to apply leadership, research and problem-solving skills to meet the global challenges associated with feeding the world by contributing to the provision of high-quality, safe and nutritionally valuable food and food products.
You'll graduate with an understanding of the global policy dialogue on food and food products.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- 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.
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