Food Safety and Quality - FOODIS8034
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: Sch Chemical Sci & Engineering
Contact: http://www.chse.unsw.edu.au
Program: 8034 - Food Science & Tech (Extn)
Award(s):
Master of Science (Extension) (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
Specialisation Description:
The MSc by Coursework program in Food Safety and Quality is a formal program designed for graduates in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines, who seek specialised knowledge of safety issues associated with foods. The program provides advanced training in all aspects of food safety and quality as well as some fundamental aspects of food science and technology.
A four year Bachelor degree, honours degree or equivalent (eg three year degree plus sufficient relevant industry experience) involving some basic training in microbiology and biochemistry is the minimum requirement for admission to the course.
The MSc by Coursework program in Food Safety and Quality is a formal program designed for graduates in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines, who seek specialised knowledge of safety issues associated with foods. The program provides advanced training in all aspects of food safety and quality as well as some fundamental aspects of food science and technology.
A four year Bachelor degree, honours degree or equivalent (eg three year degree plus sufficient relevant industry experience) involving some basic training in microbiology and biochemistry is the minimum requirement for admission to the course.
Stream Structure
Professional Development Courses:
- FOOD2627 Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
- FOOD3567 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD8010 Food Preservation (6 UOC)
- FOOD8030 Food Safety and Quality (6 UOC)
- FOOD8110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
Specialisation Courses:
Students must complete all core courses in the Food Safety and Quality specialisation and then may select other courses to meet the requirements of the program rules.
Students must complete all core courses in the Food Safety and Quality specialisation and then may select other courses to meet the requirements of the program rules.
FOOD8010, FOOD2627 and FOOD8030 are core courses. Students must complete all core courses.
Project Courses:
- FOOD5117 Minor Project (6 UOC)
- FOOD5127 Research Project (12 UOC)
FOOD5117, FOOD5127 on approval of the specialisation authority.
