Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology

Start or expand your career in one of the world’s largest industries with this Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology program from Curtin University .Our courses are industry relevant so you will be provided with up-to-date knowledge in areas such as food safety and preservation, chemistry, microbiology and food processing.

This course offers you the flexibility to choose from a range of specialist coursework units.

What you'll learn

• apply the principles and practices of food sciences and technology to the production of safe and healthy food

• apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse issues relevant to food; use appropriate technologies effectively, recognising their advantages and limitations

• access, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide range of resources using appropriate technologies and use oral and written communication effectively to their peers.

• recognise international standards and practices within the discipline and engage in food related issues that occur locally

• value cultural diversity and recognise the impact of culture on food preferences and usage

• engage in self-directed learning and exhibit professional behaviour when working independently and collaboratively.

Industries

• Food quality assurance

• Microbiology

• Research and development

• Sales and marketing

Courses include

• Food Product Development

• Food Commodities

• Food Safety and Hygiene

• Advanced Food Chemistry

• Advanced Food Engineering

• Food Laboratory