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Diploma of Food Science and Technology

Perth, Australia
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at Monash University Malaysia is a 3-year programme in the School of Science focused on food chemistry, Microbiology, Processing and product development.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Food Science and Technology
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Food Science and Technology
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Food product and process development
Quality assurance and control
Sensory science and evaluation
Food laws and regulations
Food hygiene and safety
Food packaging
Flavour and food chemistry
Food microbiology
Natural products research
Scientific and regulatory affairs

Curriculum

Three-year degree grounded in chemistry
Microbiology
Biochemistry and physical sciences
With topics such as food microbiology
Food chemistry
Processing
Preservation and packaging
Food product development
Strategic food quality management
Functional foods and statistics. Students use a pilot food processing plant and complete an eight-week internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Applicants require a 3 or 4 year bachelor degree in any field from a recognised tertiary education institution OR successful completion of 2 or more units in the Graduate Certificate in Arts. Students who have completed more than 50 credits of undergraduate units from a discipline area cannot choose a major in that same discipline area for this Graduate Diploma.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a relevant Graduate Certificate; discipline and work-experience conditions vary by course

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Food Science and Technology admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$49,654 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$12,400 AUD

Program details

Campus	Curtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or school	Academic Studies
Department	Department of Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Food Science and Technology.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
28 Jan 2027
75 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.