Food Science & Tech (Extn) - 8034
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Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: www.chse.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
Min UOC For Award: 96
Award(s):
Master of Science (Extension) (Specialisation)
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Program Description
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2015 SHOULD GO TO
Program 8037
The Master of Science Extension program is suited to practising Food technologists and graduates wishing to develop an expanded range of knowledge and skills in their area of expertise along with engineering/science and technology management in order to enhance their career opportunities in a particular area. A student must hold a Bachelor of Science from UNSW with at least Honours II/2, or equivalent in an appropriate discipline in order to be admitted to the program.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The specialisation in Food Science and Technology is a formal program designed for graduates in Science, Applied Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Biotechnology or related disciplines, who seek specialised knowledge of the science and technology of foods. The program provides advanced training in various aspects of food science and technology that can be tailored to the background of the candidate.
A four year Bachelor degree, honours degree or equivalent (eg three year degree plus sufficient relevant industry experience) involving some basic studies in chemistry, microbiology and biochemistry is the minimum requirement for admission to the course.
The specialisation in Food Science and Nutrition is a formal program designed for graduates in Science, Food Science, Nutrition and Food Technology with principal interests in chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and human nutrition. The program is comprised of professional development courses and specialisation courses that allows for reasonable flexibility and a choice of courses in human nutrition and food science and technology based on the candidate’s background.
A four year Bachelor degree, honours degree or equivalent (eg three year degree plus sufficient relevant industry experience) involving some basic studies in chemistry, 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.
Program Structure
- CVEN9701 Eng Economics & Financial Mngt (6 UOC)
- CVEN9703 Quality and Quality Systems ( UOC)
- CVEN9731 Project Management Framework (6 UOC)
- CVEN9888 Environmental Management (6 UOC)
- GSOE9210 Engineering Decisions (6 UOC)
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics (6 UOC)
- GSOE9810 Quality in Engineering (6 UOC)
- GSOE9820 Project Management (6 UOC)
- GSOE9830 Engineering Economics (6 UOC)
- GSOE9840 Maintenance Engineering (6 UOC)
- CVEN9890 Sustainability Assessment and Risk Analysis in Water and Energy Systems Planning
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