The Graduate Certificate in Food Science allows you to explore food science, manufacturing and quality assurance through a course of advanced subjects.
The graduate certificate is designed for students who want to prepare for a career in the food and associated industries through study in food chemistry, processing, food safety and microbiology. Graduates of this course can also enter the Graduate Diploma in Food Science with full credit. This will give you the opportunity to gain a more comprehensive understanding of food science. Prepare yourself for a career in food: You could enter careers in sourcing quality ingredients, helping to regulate food safety or maintaining quality in food manufacturing. Boost your career with industry-relevant electives: Modern scientific workplaces require workers with a range of skills and capabilities beyond the lab. You can broaden your knowledge and career possibilities by selecting electives that will prepare you for the workplace. Learn essential skills in: Financial and project management; Economics; Food policy and politics; Nutrition; Sustainability.
Ensue our food is delicious and safe: This course will prepare you for a range of positions in the food industry. Your advanced study of food science, processing and safety will make you a more valuable employee, whether you are just starting in the industry or you gained experience before enrolling. Potential careers for graduates include: Quality assurance officer: Monitor and maintain food quality and safety in government or industry. Food microbiologist: Ensure processes are compliant, effective and efficient in food manufacturing and laboratory settings.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3010, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
March 2025
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street,
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE,
Victoria,
3010, MELBOURNE, Australia
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed: an undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least an H3 (65%) weighted average, or equivalent.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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