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Master of Food Science and Technology

Melbourne, Australia
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: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 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

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or overseas equivalent) in any or a relevant discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on some pages (mostly 2.0
some 2.5 out of 4.0); relevant work experience is accepted for some courses
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any or a named discipline; a minimum GPA is stated on 31 of 69 pages read (mostly 2.0 out of 4.0
some 2.5); some pages allow professional work experience

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$47,426 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Melbourne City
Faculty or school	STEM College
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	192
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.