Graduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Food Science

Course code: GC-FOODSC

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Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

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Fees

AUD $20,496 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

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Duration
6 months full time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake

March, July

Key dates

Fees

AUD $27,488 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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English language requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0

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CRICOS code
042903B
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Course structure

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Food Science allows you to gain an introduction to advanced food science.

Learn the science behind food Production

The core of this degree allows you to gain important skills and knowledge for food manufacturing. You can choose to study chemistry and microbiology in the context of food, how foods are processed and how producers ensure safety and quality.

PUrsue your interests with electives

You can also choose to complete elective subjects in food policy and governance, sustainability, management and business. These include human resources, financial and project management, economics, the politics and policy of food, nutrition and sustainability.

COURSE STRUCTURE

You can see the course structure and details of individual subjects available for study in the course handbook.