Food Science - FOODJS5037
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Chemical Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 5037 - Food Science
Award(s):
Graduate Diploma in Food Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
The specialisation in Food Science is defined by a core of disciplinary knowledge. It provides a solid postgraduate coursework program for the food science graduate or professional food scientist wishing to upgrade their skills and as an entry pathway to the MSc program 8037.
Entry Requirements
A student must hold a Bachelor degree in Food Science with an average mark of at least 65, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution, in order to be admitted to the stream.
Entry Requirements
A student must hold a Bachelor degree in Food Science with an average mark of at least 65, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution, in order to be admitted to the stream.
Stream Structure
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses - minimum 36 UOC (6 courses) chosen from the following:
- CEIC8331 Process Eng Natural Gas Hydro (6 UOC)
- FOOD6804 Food Diagnostics (6 UOC)
- FOOD6806 Food Toxicology (6 UOC)
- FOOD8000 Chem, Biochem & Micr of Foods (6 UOC)
- FOOD8010 Food Preservation (6 UOC)
- FOOD8020 FS&T Laboratory (6 UOC)
- FOOD8030 Food Safety and Quality (6 UOC)
- FOOD8110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
- FOOD8220 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD8320 Food Microbiology (6 UOC)
- FOOD8403 Advanced and Applied Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD8450 Advanced Food Engineering (6 UOC)
- FOOD8601 Food Processing Principles (6 UOC)
- FOOD8801 Unit Operations in Food Proces (6 UOC)
- FOOD8901 Product Design and Development (6 UOC)
Electives - maximum 12 UOC
Up to 12UOC of electives may be chosen, depending on the prior learning of the student (at the discretion of the program or stream authority).
Volume of Learning
The program in which this stream is offered is a 48UOC (1-year full-time equivalent) program, with entry to students holding Honours equivalent degrees from cognate disciplines, or Bachelor degrees in Food Science. The program is designed to develop and enhance career opportunities for graduate engineers and scientists, including cross-training, re-training and advanced level technical specialisations.
Up to 12UOC of electives may be chosen, depending on the prior learning of the student (at the discretion of the program or stream authority).
Volume of Learning
The program in which this stream is offered is a 48UOC (1-year full-time equivalent) program, with entry to students holding Honours equivalent degrees from cognate disciplines, or Bachelor degrees in Food Science. The program is designed to develop and enhance career opportunities for graduate engineers and scientists, including cross-training, re-training and advanced level technical specialisations.
