Master of Food Science and Agribusiness
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
We are facing enormous world-wide challenges in the coming decades, including a rapidly growing population and one that is ageing quickly. The challenge is to achieve an adequate supply of food to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as ‘zero hunger’ and ‘good health & wellbeing’—all under sustainable conditions. To meet these challenges calls for a rethink of how we produce, process, market, and consume food. The Monash Master of Food Science and Agribusiness is for students and professionals who wish to apply the latest knowledge and practices in the science and business of food at all operational and stakeholder levels, including personal entrepreneurship. It is aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding and experience to work across public and private sectors of the food value chain. Graduates will become part of a network of professionals who develop and manage the supply of foods to meet individualised and population-based needs, with direct consequen
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Clayton
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 099361A
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Course overview
We are facing enormous world-wide challenges in the coming decades, including a rapidly growing population and one that is ageing quickly. The challenge is to achieve an adequate supply of food to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals such as ‘zero hunger’ and ‘good health & wellbeing’—all under sustainable conditions. To meet these challenges calls for a rethink of how we produce, process, market, and consume food. The Monash Master of Food Science and Agribusiness is for students and professionals who wish to apply the latest knowledge and practices in the science and business of food at all operational and stakeholder levels, including personal entrepreneurship. It is aimed at those who wish to broaden and deepen their understanding and experience to work across public and private sectors of the food value chain. Graduates will become part of a network of professionals who develop and manage the supply of foods to meet individualised and population-based needs, with direct consequen
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, dietetics or health, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in food science or food engineering, and at least 60% (credit) average overall, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in food science or food engineering and at least 60% (credit) average overall, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, dietetics or health, with at least 60% (credit) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in food science or food engineering, and at least 60% (credit) average overall, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in food science or food engineering and at least 60% (credit) average overall, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Clayton | — | — | $51,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Clayton | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Food Science and Agribusinessmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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