The Faculty of Science is well-regarded internationally for excellence in research and strong industry connections.
Our postgraduate programs will task you with solving global issues – such as food security for a rapidly growing population, animal health and well-being, and climate change. Through internships, field work and research projects our graduates go on to work in careers globally.
Explore our courses below and discover how you can create real-world impact.
Master of Agricultural Sciences
This program looks at sustainable ways in which we can innovate to preserve and protect the agricultural industry both locally and internationally.
Through coursework, industry placements and research projects, you’ll develop a strong core of agricultural science knowledge coupled with valuable leadership, communication and project management skills.
Choose from specialisations in agricultural business, innovation, animal science, crop production, and food sustainability to transcend global boundaries and work across industry.
Suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Master of Food Science
Discover an exciting career in designing new and better ways to feed the world with this course. Combining a strong core in food chemistry, processing, sensory science, food safety and microbiology, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct an original and independent research project.
If you achieve high grades and meet other requirements, you may be eligible to progress to a Master of Philosophy or PhD in Food Science.
With career-focused electives, you’ll become an industry-ready practitioner, ready to play a key role in research and technical divisions within food companies and associated organisations.
Suitable for science and engineering graduates seeking specialist skills and knowledge required to excel in the food industry.
Master of Food Packaging and Innovation
Study the world’s only course dedicated to food and packaging innovation, and develop your knowledge in food science, entrepreneurship and innovation.
In this course, you’ll build the knowledge and skills required to develop and market new food products and innovative and sustainable packaging designs.
Designed in conjunction with industry to fill a need for food and food packaging product developers in Australia and overseas, you’ll become an industry-ready practitioner with access to internships and research projects, developing strong industry connections.