What will I learn?

UQ is a key research provider in food science and technology 鈥� ranked first in Australia. Your teachers are active researchers who'll share the latest knowledge in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, food processing, and new food product development.You'll refine your laboratory skills during practicals and research courses, gain access to the Food Science Innovation Precinct 鈥� a world-class teaching, research, training and development unit 鈥� and have the flexibility to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals, with specialised electives such as business, agriculture and biotechnology.You can also undertake a 14-week industry experience, where you'll apply your theoretical knowledge to a food-related workplace situation, acquire a detailed understanding of industry operations, and gain professional skills to enhance your career opportunities.

Which department am I in?

Agriculture and Environment

CRICOS

079385C

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$53,760.00 (US$ 35,429) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

A$53,760.00 (US$ 35,429) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

St Lucia Campus

280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,

BRISBANE,

Queensland,

4072, BRISBANE, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor degree in any field, with approved tertiary level background in chemistry or biology; or

Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology.

UQ or equivalent GPA of 5 or above on a 7 point scale.

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.