Master of Food Science (Industry Practice)
Master of Food Science (Industry Practice)
Extend your knowledge of food science with professional training in food safety, food engineering and food product design mentored by experienced academic and food industry leaders. You’ll study at Murdoch’s Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) – a world-class destination for food professionals…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Extend your knowledge of food science with professional training in food safety, food engineering and food product design mentored by experienced academic and food industry leaders. You’ll study at Murdoch’s Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) – a world-class destination for food professionals and researchers committed to advancing knowledge and production of food that is both good to eat and good for you.
Graduate with advanced professional skills in a real food innovation environment with a focus on hands-on techniques while completing a research project or dissertation.
3 reasons to study the Master of Food Science at Murdoch
- Study hands-on at Murdoch’s Food Centre that is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
- #1 in WA for postgraduate student to teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
- Choose full-time, part-time to help you fit study into your working life.
Your future career
A Master of Food Science in Industry Practice will give you the qualification you need to work as a Product Quality Manager, New Product Development Officer or Food Safety Officer in the food and beverage industry. Additional employment opportunities include dedicated research roles at organisations such as the FIPWA food processing research facility and in biological or chemistry-based analytical service providers to the food industry such as PathWest and ChemCentre.
Graduates will be eligible for Australian Institute of Food Science Professional membership having completed their Masters and three years of relevant professional experience.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
