Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Food Science program is designed for graduates from cognate disciplines wishing to develop their knowledge and skills in Food Science. This will enable students to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards and to provide opportunities for developing their career opportunities. Students will develop their technical knowledge … For more content click the Read More button below. The program is designed to enable students to fulfil a number of needs including: Updating technical knowledge and skills in an existing science specialisationAcquiring new knowledge and skills in a different science specialisationDeveloping and expanding knowledge and skills in science and technical managementUpdating qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional standardsProviding opportunities for continuing professional developmentProviding opportunities for interaction with those at the cutting edge of the disciplineProviding a pathway towards the Graduate Diploma and Master's programs.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to food science and technology.
  • Professionals
  • Global citizens
2.
Communicate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
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  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
3.
Demonstrate an understanding of food science and technology, including theory and practice relevant to the food industry.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens
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Investigate, generate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts, analysing problems or issues, articulating appropriate solutions and justifying propositions and/or professional decisions.
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  • Scholars
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Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills.
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Demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars

Program Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisations

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

The courses in each specialisation form an articulated sequence. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master program may upgrade to the next program with full credit for the courses undertaken in the previous program(s), provided they have completed the previous program at UNSW. A credit average (65) is generally required to articulate to the next level in the sequence. Students who have enrolled in a program will be permitted to exit with a lower qualification in the specialisation sequence providing they have completed the requirements of that program. Subject to the approval of the program authority and available places, students will be permitted to transfer to another specialisation with credit transfer being subject to the requirements of the specialisation into which the student is transferring.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Food Science - GradDipFoodSci5037 - Food Science
Master of Science - MSc8037 - Food Science

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Food Technologist, Production Managers, Quality Assurance Manager

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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