MC237 - Master of Food Science and Technology

Plan: MC237 - Master of Food Science and Technology
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

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Program details

Award title: Master of Food Science and Technology
Award abbreviation: MFoodSc&Tech
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 4 semesters full time
Location: Onshore, City and Bundoora Campuses
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/science
ASCED code: 019905
CRICOS code: 094062G

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Purpose of the Program

The Master of Food Science and Technology is designed to provide you with professional training in Food Science and Technology if your background is in science, engineering, agriculture or other related disciplines.  If you have previously undertaken studies in Food Science and Technology, this program will enhance and expand your knowledge in the area.

This program will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills required to operate effectively in the food industry at various professional and management levels.

You will acquire knowledge and skills in areas including food processing and preservation, the chemical properties of food, food safety, food packaging and labelling, and food product and process innovation as you study courses that are designed to support the wide range of technical positions required by the food industry. In addition, most courses touch on the foundation knowledge in business management and regulation to ensure that you are a productive member of a food industry team. 

This program has two capstone work integrated learning (WIL) experience options, you may complete either: BIOL2489/BIOL2490 Advanced Food Research Project and BIOL1302/BIOL2491 Work Experience Practicum 2 (you are expected to have a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 (Distinction average) to enrol in these courses), or BIOL2487/BIOL2488 Food Research Project.

This program requires on campus attendance. Lectures occur at the City and Bundoora campuses. All practical sessions requiring the Food Pilot Plant are based in Bundoora. 

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Articulation and pathways

If you have completed the RMIT program, BP199 Food Science and Nutrition or equivalent, you may be granted credit toward particular courses within the MC237 program upon producing documentary evidence of completion of similar undergraduate courses. See Table A for credit point exemption details.

Note: You are only able to receive a maximum of 48 credit points in exemptions.

Table A Credit Point Exemptions

If you have completed			You will get credit for
Course Title	Credit Points	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Points	Course Code
Food Chemistry	12	CHEM1083	Food Chemistry	12	CHEM1226 CHEM1287
Microbiology / Introduction to Microbiology for Food Nutrition	12	BIOL2158 / ONPS2555	Microbiology	12	BIOL2173
Food Microbiology	12	ONPS2113	Food Microbiology	12	ONPS2752
Nutrition Principles	12	ONPS1118	Nutrition Principles	12	ONPS2125
Rheology and Biophysics	12	ONPS2435	Rheology and Food Biophysics	12	ONPS2758
Nutrition Health and Disease	12	OHTH2068/OHTH2172	Nutrition Health and Disease	12	OHTH4264/ OHTH4265

Pathways

Students from MC111 Master of Biotechnology who are considering changing to MC237 should check with the MC237 program coordinator regarding credit transfer arrangements.

If you complete this program successfully, including the 36 credit point of research project, you may be considered for admission to a PhD program, subject to availability of a supervisor.

For domestic students, the following exit award is available:

• GD132 Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology is available if you choose to exit the Master's program after 96 credit points. This excludes any courses awarded as advanced standing.

The capabilities developed by the Graduate Diploma are consequently less comprehensive than those developed by the Master's program.

Note: GD132 exit award is not registered with CRICOS and therefore not available for international students.

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Entrance requirements

Program entry requirements:

You must have successfully completed: An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, agriculture, nutrition, veterinary science, medical or biomedical sciences with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0;

AND at least the equivalent of 12 RMIT credit points (0.125 EFTSL) in Chemistry or Biochemistry studied at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

AND at least the equivalent of 12 RMIT credit points (0.125 EFTSL) in Nutrition or Microbiology studied at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

English language entry requirements:

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 7.5, with no band below 7.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) is the professional body for the Australian Food Industry. RMIT staff are members of AIFST.

All Food Technology students may be eligible to apply for student membership of AIFST, and upon completing this program you can upgrade your membership to Member. After completing 3 years of professional experience, you may apply to the AIFST to upgrade to Professional Member status.

There is an active Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) for Food Technology programs. Membership is chosen from food industry leaders. The IAC advises on program development and reviews program outcomes on a regular basis. In addition, many courses have industry practitioners who assist with the teaching.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a wi-fi connected device, you can access the RMIT University wireless network from most locations on campus.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as e-books, e-journals and newspapers.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit.

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

• transition to tertiary study and learning
• study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
• enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
• career development and employment
• living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
• opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
• opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students

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