Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science

Program Overview

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The Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science is a 1-year program that combines technical skills with a global perspective on food insecurity, safety, and sustainability. It prepares students to address global food challenges through hands-on experiences, industry partnerships, and a focus on social justice issues in food systems. The program's core courses cover a range of topics, including food chemistry, food safety, nutrition, and food processing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Title:

Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Nutrition Science

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Overview:

• 1-year program, available full-time or part-time equiv.
• Combines technical skills and a global perspective on food insecurity, safety, and sustainability.
• Prepares students to address global food challenges.

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Objectives:

• Expand understanding of global food security, safety, and sustainability.
• Critically evaluate food regulations and policies.
• Enhance knowledge of nutrigenomics and metabolic nutrition.
• Apply sensory and flavor science to product development.
• Explore advanced processing and preservation techniques.
• Investigate food safety, value-adding, and food trends.
• Address social justice issues in food systems.

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Program Description:

• Courses are taught in the University's dedicated Food Innovation Laboratory.
• Features hands-on experiences such as working with industry partners in developing innovative food products.
• Provides opportunities to build relationships with experts.

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Outline:

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Core Courses:

• FOOD SC 7001WT: Foundations in Food & Nutrition
• FOOD SC 7028WT: Sensory Food Science
• FOOD SC 7031WT: Innovations in Food Processing
• FOOD SC 7205WT: Food Quality and Regulation
• FOOD SC 7305WT: Public Health Nutrition
• FOOD SC 7502WT: Food Microbiology PG
• FOOD SC 7510WT: Nutrition and Health Across Life-Stages
• FOOD SC 7540WT: Food Chemistry and Analysis

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Assessments:

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Assessment:

The assessment in this program is designed for students to showcase their knowledge and skills, assessments can vary across subjects. They typically include a range of methods, which includes:

• Assignments
• Class participation,
• Quizzes,
• Laboratory Reports
• Exams,

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Careers:

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Potential Careers:

• Flavor Chemist
• Food Engineer
• Food Production Engineer
• Food Scientist
• Food Standards Officer
• Food Technologist

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $40,500

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International applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $52,000