Master of Food Science and Technology
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
Food is more than sustenance. Food is the cornerstone of culture, global health, and innovation. As the world population continues to expand, we are faced with evolving challenges in food production, sustainability, and nutrition. The demand for forward-thinking professionals in the field of food science has never been greater. The Master of Food Science and Technology program at the University of Newcastle will provide you with the advanced knowledge, skills and opportunities to work in various
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Ourimbah
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 118236M
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Course overview
Food is more than sustenance. Food is the cornerstone of culture, global health, and innovation. As the world population continues to expand, we are faced with evolving challenges in food production, sustainability, and nutrition. The demand for forward-thinking professionals in the field of food science has never been greater. The Master of Food Science and Technology program at the University of Newcastle will provide you with the advanced knowledge, skills and opportunities to work in various areas in the food industry. Our flexible program structure is designed to empower you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and professional industry experience to thrive in this exciting area of work. You will be prepared to pursue diverse roles across the food industry sector or continue into food science research, including product development and quality assurance. Researchers in the discipline of Food Science have expertise, and actively work, in the areas of food and flavour chemistry, food processing and preservation, post-harvest technology, sensory analysis, consumer behaviour amongst others. Within the School, they actively collaborate with researchers in the discipline of Biological Sciences (plant science and biotechnology groups) and with the School of Health Sciences in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements. 2. Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; 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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $53,823per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Food Science and Technologynewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source