Food Technology - 5020
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Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
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: 60
Award(s):
Graduate Diploma (Specialisation)
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Program Description
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMMENCING STUDENTS. DETAILS BELOW ARE PROVIDED FOR THE REFERENCE OF CONTINUING STUDENTS ONLY.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2015 SHOULD GO TO
Program 5037
The program is a blend of formal lectures and laboratory work. The Graduate Diploma is awarded on the successful completion of 18 months full time study (at least 60 units of credit) or three years of part time study (at least 24 units of credit per year).
Students must complete a total of 60 UOC consisting of 24 UOC of Professional Development courses from the chosen specialisation, 6-18 UOC of Engineering Management courses and at least 18 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 some or all Professional Development courses.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2015 SHOULD GO TO
Program 5037
The program is a blend of formal lectures and laboratory work. The Graduate Diploma is awarded on the successful completion of 18 months full time study (at least 60 units of credit) or three years of part time study (at least 24 units of credit per year).
Students must complete a total of 60 UOC consisting of 24 UOC of Professional Development courses from the chosen specialisation, 6-18 UOC of Engineering Management courses and at least 18 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 some or all Professional Development courses.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The Graduate Diploma program is designed to provide professional training at an advanced level for graduates in Science, Science and Technology or Engineering who have not had previous training in Food Technology.
Program Structure
Professional Development Courses
FOOD8010, FOOD1577, FOOD1597 are core courses. Student must complete all core courses.
Students who have previously studied compulsory courses or their equivalent at an acceptable level 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.
Elective Courses
The elective courses making up the remainder of the units of credit, may be selected from those offered by the School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering , or from those offered by other Schools in the University subject to approval by the Head of School. Only graduate courses will count towards units of credit.
Students who have previously studied compulsory courses or their equivalent at an acceptable level 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.
Elective Courses
The elective courses making up the remainder of the units of credit, may be selected from those offered by the School of Chemical Sciences & Engineering , or from those offered by other Schools in the University subject to approval by the Head of School. Only graduate courses will count towards units of credit.
Specialisation Courses
- FOOD3567 Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD3577 Advanced and Applied Nutrition (6 UOC)
- FOOD6806 Food Toxicology (6 UOC)
- FOOD8020 FS&T Laboratory (6 UOC)
- FOOD8110 Advanced Food Chemistry (6 UOC)
Engineering Management Courses
- GSOE9017 Managing Energy Efficiency (6 UOC)
- GSOE9210 Engineering Decisions (6 UOC)
- GSOE9510 Ethics & Leadership in Eng (6 UOC)
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics (6 UOC)
- GSOE9810 Quality in Engineering (6 UOC)
- GSOE9820 Project Management (6 UOC)
- GSOE9830 Economic Decision Anal. in Eng (6 UOC)
- GSOE9840 Maintenance Engineering (6 UOC)
Academic Rules
Please refer to the Program Structure 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 Requirement
Requirements are a first degree and, in some cases, the successful completion of assignments or examinations as directed by the Head of School.
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