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Food Science
GC-FOODST

Food Science and Technology

Graduate certificate

Produce, preserve and distribute safe and healthy food.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
  • Duration
    6 months full-time
  • Credit
    100
  • CRICOS
    014167F
  • Location
    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2023

15 August 2022

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Semester 2, 2023

10 April 2023

Applications now closed!

Semester 1, 2024

Applications now open!

8 February 2024

Semester 2, 2024

8 April 2024

4 July 2024

Course outline
Food Science and Technology

Outline

Outline

Start or expand your career in one of the world’s largest industries with our Graduate Certificate.  Our courses are industry relevant so you will be provided with up-to-date knowledge in areas such as food safety and preservation, chemistry, microbiology and food processing.

This course offers you the flexibility to choose from a range of specialist coursework units.

Your course coordinator will help you choose the units to suit your current and future professional needs.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

What jobs can the Food Science and Technology lead to?

Industries

  • Food quality assurance
  • Microbiology
  • Research and development
  • Sales and marketing

What you'll learn

  • apply the principles and practices of food sciences and technology to the production of safe and healthy food
  • apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to food; use appropriate technologies effectively, recognising their advantages and limitations
  • access, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of resources using appropriate technologies and use oral and written communication effectively to their peers.
  • recognise international standards and practices within the discipline and engage in food related issues that occur locally
  • value cultural diversity and recognise the impact of culture on food preferences and usage
  • engage in self-directed learning and exhibit professional behaviour when working independently and collaboratively.

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in science, engineering, nutrition, environmental health, home economics, agriculture or other appropriate discipline.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.0

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Essential requirements for admission (including fieldwork requirements)

Many of our courses require students to comply with additional essential requirements. Failure to comply with any of the essential requirements may potentially prevent the successful completion of the course and/or achieving professional registration.

Fees and charges

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2023 Fee year:

$4,200*

Commonwealth supported

$12,194*

Domestic

2024 Fee year:

$12,804*

Domestic

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

Important fee information

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2023

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: GC-FOODST
  • CRICOS code: 014167F
  • Last updated on: 29 September 2023