Program Overview
The Food Science and Technology at Curtin University is a Master programme in Agriculture & Environmental Studies over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of agriculture & environmental studies. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Food Science and Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 33,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Food Science and Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in agriculture & environmental studies:
- Environmental Scientist
- Sustainability Manager
- Agricultural Analyst
- Conservation Officer
- Food Safety Specialist
- Climate Policy Advisor
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Food Chemistry
- Advanced Food Engineering
- Health Research Methods
- Food Product Development
- Food Laboratory
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Advanced Food Processing
- Applied Food Microbiology
- Health Sciences Research Dissertation Preparation
- Food Commodities
- Health Sciences Research Dissertation
- Food Science Professional Placement
- Special Topics in Food Science and Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- Completed a bachelor degree awarded by a recognised tertiary institution. Some postgraduate courses may require a completed bachelor degree in a relevant field.
- English language competence
- Some postgraduate courses may have additional entry requirements such as certain course weighted averages obtained in the bachelor and relevant work experience.
Australian & NZ students
- A bachelor degree in an appropriate field or equivalent. Applicants usually require a bachelor degree or advanced diploma but, in certain cases, relevant work experience may be recognised.
International students
- IELTS: 6.5
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C
- Pearson Test of English Academic: 58
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 33,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 33,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months