Graduate Diploma in Food Studies (GDipFoodSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5122
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree in food studies or a related field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR the Graduate Certificate in Food Studies.
Additional application information
Some courses are also offered in external mode, allowing students to complete the programs in external mode. Courses offered in the external mode may have residential school requirements. It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the internet. An internal student attends lectures, tutorials and practicals on campus. An external student receives instruction by mail, or via the internet.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Science
Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies?
The food studies program provides postgraduate opportunities to build on specific knowledge of the sciences and technologies related to commercial food-processing and/or human nutrition. Students select from a range of courses to meet individual needs and specialisation preferences, and also undertake a research project within the broad areas of food industry, food science, technology, engineering and microbiology, or nutrition. Graduates of the program demonstrate specialised knowledge of selected fields of food-processing. They can integrate and apply knowledge from a range of sources to technical issues; and effectively locate, interpret, critically evaluate, synthesise and communicate information in selected fields.
