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Master of Food Science and Technology

Ames, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

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 year): yes
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

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US bachelor's with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Programme may set higher; GRE/GMAT in most programmes; English proficiency proof; Financial statement.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognised institution, Equivalent to a US bachelor's (WES/ECE/IEE evaluation accepted)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
TOEFL PBT 550
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check the Graduate College minimum requirements and your programme's requirements and deadline. Create an Admissions MyAccount and apply online with a permanent international mailing address. Pay the 100 USD application fee by credit card. Upload transcripts
Statement of purpose
English test scores
GRE/GMAT if the programme requires it
2-3 letters of reference. Accept your offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$34,439, $23,805 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Ames
Faculty or school	College of Health and Human Sciences
Department	Food Science and Human Nutrition
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60,36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Potential institution scholarships may have separate eligibility and application requirements; Confirm availability for this program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
3 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.