Master of Science in Food Science
Master of Science in Food Science
This program builds on your professional experience and/or prior qualifications to develop advanced expertise and critical understanding in science and in these disciplines. Depending on the specialization chosen, you may find employment at a senior level in a wide range of destinations, including federal, state and local government bodies, universities,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program builds on your professional experience and/or prior qualifications to develop advanced expertise and critical understanding in science and in these disciplines.
Depending on the specialization chosen, you may find employment at a senior level in a wide range of destinations, including federal, state and local government bodies, universities, research organizations, food and agriculture industries, private companies, health facilities, science-based industries, or private consultancies.
The Master of Science specializing in Food Science is designed for graduates interested in furthering a career in food science and technology, working in a variety of settings, such as food manufacturing, research and development, regulatory affairs, technical and senior management. Graduates will develop knowledge and skills to meet future challenges to the food supply including sustainability, food safety, and health and nutrition, applicable to both Australian and global contexts. This specialization develops essential content knowledge, analytical skills and mastery of laboratory methods and quality assurance through an integrated set of units in food processing, quality assurance, food evaluation techniques and new product development. In particular, these units are all directed towards solving current and future challenges. Students will be prepared to become professional food scientists with the cognitive, technical and critical thinking skills to analyze issues and articulate appropriate solutions. Students will become familiar with the University’s food pilot plant and commercial kitchen and be able use these facilities to practice their skills and application of knowledge and skills. A capstone unit involving professional research project allows students to integrate their knowledge and skills developed from the whole program and build on research skills that are scaffold through the curriculum.
Your career
Career opportunities include:
Health Promotion Officer
Research and Evaluation Officer
Food Scientist
Secondary Teacher in Food Technology
Professional Horticulture Scientist
Agricultural Researcher
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in natural or physical science, medical science, environmental studies, agriculture, horticulture, food science, food technology, nutrition or dietetics.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
