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Food Science and Technology - 8033
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Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Admission Requirements
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
 
 
Contact: http://www.chse.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 72
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Science (Specialisation)
 
 

Program Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REVISED. THE FIRST PROGRAM STRUCTURE LISTED IS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLING FROM 2008 ONWARDS.

DETAILS FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED PRIOR TO 2008 ARE LISTED AT THE END OF THIS PAGE.

The Master of Science program is suited to practising Food Technologists and graduates wishing to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in their area of expertise along with technology management in order to enhance their career opportunities in a particular area. A student must hold a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from UNSW with at least Honours II/2, or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, in order to be admitted to the program.

Graduate programs are available for Master of Science by Coursework degrees in the following plans:

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

Please contact the School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering for further information athttp://www.chse.unsw.edu.au

Program Structure

Students must complete a total of 72 UOC consisting of 24 UOC of Professional Development courses from the chosen specialisation, 12-24 UOC of Engineering Management courses and at least 24 UOC of Specialisation courses. A student who has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from UNSW with at least Honours II/2, or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, will be exempted from all Professional Development courses. On approval of the specialisation authority, up to 12 UOC of a project/thesis may be undertaken in the Master program, if a credit average has been achieved in other completed courses.

INFORMATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS WHO ENROLLED PRIOR TO 2008 IS AS FOLLOWS:
The MSc coursework degree programs in Food Science provide a comprehensive study of theoretical and applied aspects of the science, technology and engineering of foods. The programs are elective in nature providing an opportunity for graduates to apply their basic skills in areas relevant to those fields of science and technology in which the School has developed special expertise. Intending candidates are invited to contact the Program Coordinator for advice and recommendations.

Graduate programs are available for Master of Science by Coursework degrees in the following plans:
Students are required to complete a program of study totalling 48 UOC made up of compulsory courses, a compulsory project and elective courses. Students who have previously studied compulsory courses or their equivalent may be granted an exemption by the Head of School but the equivalent number of units of credit must be completed by taking other approved courses. The degree will comprise one year of full-time study (normally two sessions of 24 UOC each), or two years of part-time study (normally four sessions of 12 UOC each), and would comprise:
  1. A major strand of related material comprising approximately 75% of the total program, including a project comprising not less than 12.5% nor more than 25% of the program.
  2. A minor strand of broader based material comprising up to 25% of the total program.
  3. Undergraduate material may be included in one or both strands but will not be included in units of credit.
  4. At least 60% of the non-project component must be taken in the School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering unless otherwise approved by the Program Coordinator. The remainder, subject to approval and availability, may be undertaken elsewhere in the University.

Engineering Management Courses

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the school office for further information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Admission Requirements

A four year Bachelor degree, Honours degree or equivalent (e.g. three year degree plus relevant employment experience) is the minimum requirement for admission to the programs.

Area(s) of Specialisation

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.