The Master of Food Science is designed for food scientists and graduates wanting to advance and expand their knowledge and skills in their current area of expertise and for engineers who want to move into food science from a science-based perspective.

You’ll develop your technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems and gain a deeper understanding of the agrifood business, as well as meeting or maintaining professional accreditation standards and developing your career opportunities.

Key features

You’ll learn strategies and tools to increase efficiency and performance, as well the opportunity to learn alongside like-minded industry professionals.

This degree enables students to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards and provides opportunities for continuing professional development, as well as the opportunity to interact with those at the cutting edge of their discipline. You’ll develop your technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems. You’ll also gain further skills in solving food science problems and justifying professional decisions.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

The Master of Food Science is delivered by the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW. The School focuses on working with national and international partners to develop sustainable chemical solutions in the energy, resources, water, food and health 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.  

Benefits of studying with us:?

• Strong partnerships with industry such as SunRice in education, research,?training and employment 
• Learn in new facilities with purpose built modern laboratories and collaborative learning spaces

The?UNSW?School of Chemical Engineering is focused on working with national and international partners to develop sustainable chemical solutions in the energy, resources, water, food and health sectors.?? 

We partnered with Goodman Fielder, one of the major flour millers in Papua New Guinea (PNG), to improve?public health nutrition?through micronutrient-fortified wheat flour.?In?a collaboration between?universities, private companies and governments,?this?research initiative is?providing?better?food sources for vulnerable communities.?