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Master of Food Science - Industry Practice Murdoch University - Perth Campus Murdoch University - Perth Campus, Australia

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AUD 41640

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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18 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Extend your knowledge of food science with professional training in food safety, food engineering and food product design mentored by experienced academic and food industry leaders. You’ll study at Murdoch’s Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) - a world-class destination for food professionals and researchers committed to advancing knowledge and production of food that is both good to eat and good for you.

Graduate with advanced professional skills in a real food innovation environment with a focus on hands-on techniques while completing a research project or dissertation.

3 reasons to study the Master of Food Science at Murdoch

  • Study hands-on at Murdoch’s Food Centre that is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
  • #1 in WA for postgraduate student to teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
  • Choose full-time, part-time to help you fit study into your working life.

What You’ll Learn

  • Food engineering and how to analyse and communicate how raw materials and processing affects final food product quality and nutrition.
  • Importance of food safety and how to adapt food production processes to incorporate risk analysis and food safety planning.
  • Food product design solutions to address problems in, or improve, food products and systems (product development, quality improvement, shelf-life extension or engineering optimisation).
  • Key principles of human nutrition.
  • Deliver an original piece of food industry research.
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2025

Closed

Feb 2025, Jul 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    41640

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Welcome Scholarship

    Murdoch is offering a 20% fee reduction scholarship for international students from eligible countries, commencing in 2025.


    Level of study:

    • Undergraduate
    • Postgraduate


    Semester Availability:

    • Semester 2
    • Trimester 3
    • Trimester 2
    • Trimester 1
    • Semester 1

     

    Eligibility

    You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

    • You are an international, full fee paying student
    • You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2025
    • You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
    • You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out belowyou are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
    • You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

    You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

    • Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
    • Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
    • Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
    • Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.

     

    Eligible courses:

    Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

     

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