Entry Requirements Career Outcomes Locations

Entry Requirements

To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements. If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.

  • It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
  • You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
  • 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with first-year, university-level chemistry or biology, or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in food science and technology, or to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Food Science and Technology.
  • You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
  • To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in food science, food technology or food engineering, or to have successfully completed 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Food Science and Technology.
  • You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • IELTS Overall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
  • PTE 64

Career Outcomes

  • Food technologist Food chemist Food microbiologist Laboratory supervisor Process and product development manager Quality control manager Nutritionist Agribusiness consultant Food security adviser Sustainable food production specialist

Locations

Study from vibrant campuses that offer access to industry networks, experienced faculty, and support services to help you succeed.

  • Saint Lucia Campus

    280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
    St Lucia - Queensland
    Australia