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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Master of Food Science and Technology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Make your mark in one of the world's largest industries, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
5576, 079385C
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $72,240 total

About this course

Make your mark in one of the world's largest industries, equipped with the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food preservation, processing, chemistry and microbiology.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.

You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.

2-year degree (32 units of study)

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)
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.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

1.5-year degree (24 units of study)

If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.

To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years

full-time (or part-time equivalent)
full-time (only available as full-time study)
, you'll need:
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in food science, food technology or food engineering.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Food Science and Technology are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Study at Australia's leading food science and technology research facility.
  • Refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, and access the Food Science Innovation Precinct.
  • Acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations and gain valuable professional skills.
  • Tailor your studies to your interests and career goals with specialised electives.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • 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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
82.4%
Overall satisfaction
80.5%
Skill scale
67.8%
Teaching scale
78.8%
Employed full-time
$84.2k
Average salary