Master of Engineering Science (Food Process Engineering) | UNSW Sydney

The Master of Engineering Science in?Food Process Engineering?is a two-year postgraduate degree where you’ll be able to specialise in food processing?and?food manufacturing at Australia’s leading engineering faculty.

This degree will teach you the latest?processing technologies?and the fundamentals of?food engineering. It’s?designed for students who already have a?four-year?accredited engineering degree and?want?to broaden their job prospects through cross training, re-training or specialisation.?

Your postgraduate study will cover process control,?product quality,?food safety,?food packaging?and food technology best practices. Our flexible study options in?Food Science?and Technology?provide students with a deeper understanding of the agrifood business. Our experts in the field of food process engineering will teach you the strategies and tools to increase efficiency and performance in the manufacturing and processing of?food products.

The Master of Engineering Science program promotes flexible learning as a keystone of the program. In this postgraduate degree you’ll dive deeper into?processing technology, the?physical properties?and engineering of different foods,?shelf-life,?thermal processing?and the life cycle of plants.

*Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Why study this degree at UNSW?

UNSW has been teaching Food Science for over 65 years and is a pioneer in the field of food science and nutrition. The UNSW School of?Chemical Engineering is ranked as one of the top? chemical engineering? schools in Australia. The school has a major focus on?working nationally and internationally to develop sustainable solutions in the energy, resources, health and food sectors.

You’ll study in world class facilities?alongside leading researchers who?are also teachers and mentors. We?were?ranked five-stars?in Food Sciences, the highest possible rating,?by the ERA Research Excellence in 2019.?The school has been delivering the best in research and teaching for over 65 years.??