The University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate in Food Science
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGet ready for a unique and exciting career designing new and better ways to feed the world with the Graduate Certificate in Food Science from Australia’s number 1 university.
The Graduate Certificate in Food Science allows you to explore food science, manufacturing and quality assurance through a course of advanced subjects.
The graduate certificate is designed for students who want to prepare for a career in the food and associated industries through study in food chemistry, processing, food safety and microbiology.
Graduates of this course can also enter the Graduate Diploma in Food Science with full credit. This will give you the opportunity to gain a more comprehensive understanding of food science.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent.
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 79 + Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 16; Listening 16
PTE Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English Score: 176 + no skill below 169
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$17,280
$23,376
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Food Science will prepare you for the following roles.
Food Technologist
A Food Technologist develops food and drink products at a manufacturing facility. You might create new products or make changes to existing items. ...
Quality Assurance Specialist
A Quality Assurance Specialist ensures that products and services meet established standards and regulations. You might work in various industries,...
Food Engineer
A Food Engineer designs and develops processes to improve the efficiency, safety, and quality of food production. You might work in food manufactur...
Food Microbiologist
A Food Microbiologist studies microorganisms that affect food quality, safety, and spoilage. You may work in laboratories, food production faciliti...
Nutritionist
Nutritionists help people improve their diet and eating habits. They may give personalised advice to individual clients, create educational program...
Food Scientist
A Food Scientist plays a vital role in studying food products and processes to enhance safety, quality, and nutritional value. They work in various...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
