This course provides science graduates and food industry employees with the opportunity to develop a suite of theoretical and practical skills while working in a real food processing environment at the Murdoch Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
Youll learn hands-on from experienced academic and food industry leaders to give yourself a competitive edge in the industry. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma can provide an option of progressing onto a Master of Food Science.
3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Food Science at Murdoch
Study hands-on at Murdochs Food Centre that is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
#1 in WA for postgraduate student to teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide 2024
Choose full-time, part-time to help you fit study into your working life and complete the course in as little as one year.
Your career
The Graduate Diploma in Food Science will allow you to take your career in the food industry to the next level. You may be able to secure senior roles in Food Quality Assurance, Food Safety or New Product Development. Additional employment opportunities also exist in companies that service the food industry such as chemistry-based analytical or biological laboratories or food ingredient suppliers.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
July 2025
Murdoch University
Perth Campus,
90 South Street,
MURDOCH,
Western Australia,
6150, PERTH, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
Murdoch University
Perth Campus,
90 South Street,
MURDOCH,
Western Australia,
6150, PERTH, Australia
Bachelor of Science in a cognate discipline (AQF Level 7). Other AQF Level 7 qualifications will be considered if they are broadly relevant to food science and contain units in biological or chemical sciences, at the discretion of the Academic Chair. OR Successful completion of the requirements for C1170 (Graduate Certificate in Food Science).
English Language requirements: IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0; CAE - 169 overall with no band below 169; PTE - 50 with no band below 50; TOEFL IBT - 73 with no band less than 18; OET - OET with a minimum of C (250-290) in each of the four components.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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