Master of Food Studies (Advanced) (MFoodSt(Adv))
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (28 Feb, 2011)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5506
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
To enrol a student must (a) for the #24 program, hold an approved degree equivalent to a 4-year degree in a relevant area; or (b) for the #32 program, hold the graduate diploma in food studies at this university; or the master of food studies at this university; or an approved degree; and (c) satisfy the executive dean that the student is qualified for admission.
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 Master of Food Studies (Advanced)?
This program provides postgraduate opportunities to build on specific knowledge of the sciences and technologies related to commercial food processing. Students select from a range of courses to meet individual needs and specialisation preferences, and also undertake research within the broad areas of food industry, food science, technology, and engineering. The 2 year Master of Food Studies (Advanced) program is designed for students who want to obtain industry experience or expand their food technology or research skills. The program allows students to undertake an industry placement, acquire more extended laboratory research skills or undertake more technology-based courses than are available through the three semester Master of Food Studies program. Graduates of the program demonstrate specialised skills and 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.
