澳大利亚食品行业在生产全球范围内追捧的优质产品方面已建立了举世闻名的和令人羡慕的声誉。为了保持这一全球地位，至关重要的是该行业拥有一支高素质的员工队伍。食品科学与技术硕士旨在为您提供食品科学与技术的专业培训，前提是您具有科学，工程，农业或其他相关学科的背景。如果您以前曾从事食品科学和技术方面的研究，则该计划将增强和扩展您在该领域的知识。您将具备先进的技术专长和研究技能，并具有在跨学科背景下应用该专长的能力，可以充分参与食品科学与技术的快速发展领域。
With advanced technical expertise and research skills, graduates of the Master of Food Science and Technology are fully equipped to participate in the rapidly advancing field of food science and technology and apply their expertise in interdisciplinary contexts. Youll develop skills and knowledge in food processing and preservation, chemical properties of food materials, food safety, packaging and labelling, and food product and process innovation. You will also undertake subjects to support the wide range of technical positions required by the food industry.<br>If your background is in science, engineering, agriculture or other related disciplines, the Master of Food Science and Technology is designed to provide professional training in this field. If you have previously completed studies in food science and technology, this degree will enhance and expand your knowledge in the area.<br>A wide range of learning environments is available to students, including lectures, tutorials, laboratory and pilot plant practicals, factory visits, online delivery and individual and/or group presentations.<br>Importantly, a high proportion of time is spent in industry-standard facilities, such as the Food Innovation and Research Centre. This experience provides a practical element to your learning, encouraging you to develop teamwork and time management skills. Several subjects in this degree touch on the foundation knowledge in business management and regulation to ensure you are a productive member of a food industry team.<br>This degree has strong links to industry that are demonstrated through two work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences. With input from industry partners, youll create new products, develop manufacturing processes, or design a food quality assurance plan. During the final semester youll apply your skills and advanced knowledge to an industry-focused research project. Students are encouraged to complete the research project in industry, when possible.