Master of Food Security
Master of Food Security
With the human population expected to reach over 8 billion people by 2030 according to the UN, managing future food security is of vital importance. Food and feed production industries worldwide are facing an increasing number of challenges that impact on food availability and access. The ever-increasing risk of inadvertent…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With the human population expected to reach over 8 billion people by 2030 according to the UN, managing future food security is of vital importance. Food and feed production industries worldwide are facing an increasing number of challenges that impact on food availability and access. The ever-increasing risk of inadvertent spread of pests and diseases due to international trade and travel means bio-security is now crucial to protect our food supply chain.
Develop a sound understanding of what food security is, including the pillars underpinning food security and the key challenges now and in the future. Your core focus will be on understanding the long-term vision and strategies required to ensure that present and future generations will have on-going food security, achieved in ways that do not impact on the environment.
You’ll explore policies that underpin food security and trade in a global context, and be able to investigate the concept of producing, protecting and providing food to ensure sustainable food production for present and future generations.
3 reasons to study Food Security at Murdoch
- This course is one of a kind in Australia and draws on Murdoch’s strong research strengths in crop and pasture and agricultural biotechnology, where we have an Excellence in Research rating of well above world standard.
- Learn from teaching staff who have significant practical experience ensuring learning is at the forefront of professional practice.
- Benefit from our strong ties to industry and to conduct projects that focus on in-depth analysis of an issue of relevance in the workplace.
What you’ll learn
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
- Recognising the global challenges to food security.
- Understanding the range of agronomic, environmental, socio-political and economic factors impacting on the food supply chain.
- Discovering the magnitude of food losses caused by pests and diseases.
- Developing solutions to a chosen global food security issue.
Your future career
Our students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and overseas. Careers could include:
- Intergovernmental Advisor
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Agricultural Consultant
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.
