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University of Adelaide

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Master of Food and Nutrition Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

Food and nutrition science is all about what we eat, how it impacts our wellbeing, and ways we can change the game for longevity. It's a growing field where expert-level skills are much sought-after. Be prepared to master contemporary food tech and drive innovation.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM256, 109091J
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$52,000 per year / $104,000 total

About this course

Transform the future of food

Food and nutrition science is all about what we eat, how it impacts our wellbeing, and ways we can change the game for longevity. It's a growing field where expert-level skills are much sought-after. Be prepared to master contemporary food tech and drive innovation.

Study locations

Waite Campus

What you will learn

Our Master of Food and Nutrition Science is designed to develop specialist skills and empower future food visionaries. You will:

  • understand the importance of a secure, sustainable and healthy food supply
  • formulate and package foods with specific functional and nutritional properties
  • expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
  • apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
  • discover innovative and emerging processing and preservation techniques
  • critically evaluate legislative and regulatory policy
  • build peer relationships in your own learning space, within the University's dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory
  • complete an independent capstone research project.

Career pathways

You could create and market previously undreamt-of sensory experiences. You might revolutionise nutritional therapy. Perhaps you'll innovate in the beer and beverages world, make microalgae meats, or popularise new insect-infused edibles.


  • Brand new food science labs and kitchen facilities
  • Ranked in top 200 Food Science and Technology*
  • Producing scientific research 'well above world standard'

*Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2022



Course structure

Level I Semester II Semester I Level II Semester II
  • FOOD SC 7035AWT Global Food and Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part A
  • Approved Elective
  • Approved Elective
Semester I
  • FOOD SC 7034WT Reseach Methods and Data Analysis (Food & Nutrition)
  • FOOD SC 7035BWT Global Food & Nutrition Science Capstone Project Part B
  • Approved Elective
Approved Electives

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Adelaide.
93.2%
Overall satisfaction
90.9%
Skill scale
86.4%
Teaching scale
78.1%
Employed full-time