Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science
Fight food insecurity on the global stage
Earth’s capacity to renew its resources is in decline, but humanity’s need for nutritious food grows daily. Innovative science solutions are necessary for survival, and big picture thinking is critical for ensuring truly equitable outcomes across the globe.
What will you do?
Delivered over one year full-time, our Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science will equip you with the technical skills needed to enter this exciting field. You will:
- expand your understanding of global food security, safety, and sustainability
- critically evaluate local, national, and international legislative and regulatory policy
- expand your knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition
- apply sensory and flavour science to new product development
- investigate emerging processing and preservation techniques
- consider value-adding and reformulation advances
- explore current food trends and opportunities for industry
- tackle social justice issues in global food systems
- build peer relationships in your own learning space, within the 最新糖心Vlog’s dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory
Where could it take you?
You might create formulas for NGOs in developing nations. You could help coastal communities scale seaweed production. Perhaps you want to study the effects of COVID-19 on global food systems in preparation for future pandemics.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD129 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent, in the fields of food science, food technology, food engineering and nutrition, with a minimum GPA of 4.5. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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最新糖心Vlogn Full-fee place: $42,500
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FEE-HELP
This is an 最新糖心Vlogn full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Flavour Chemist; Food Engineer; Food Production Engineer; Food Scientist; Food Scientist, Food Technologist; Food Standards Officer; Food Technologist
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
To qualify for the degree of Graduate Diploma in Food and Nutrition Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 24 units.
All courses are 3 units unless stated otherwise.
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Core Courses Students must complete all of the following: |
FOOD SC 7001WT Foundations in Food & Nutrition FOOD SC 7028WT Sensory Food Science FOOD SC 7031WT Innovations in Food Processing FOOD SC 7205WT Food Quality and Regulation FOOD SC 7305WT Public Health Nutrition FOOD SC 7502WT Food Microbiology PG FOOD SC 7510WT Nutrition and Health Across Life-Stages FOOD SC 7540WT Food Chemistry and Analysis |
Assessment
Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024