Objectives* Enable you to explore the inter-disciplinary nature of agriculture, food production and food science at an advanced level. * Provide you with a sound foundation in food chemistry, microbiology, quality and processing. * Introduce you to advanced research topics and the practical application of these topics within food science. * Develop competence in the design, conduct and analysis of experimental work. * Develop research skills in an aspect of food science and related technologies. * Introduce industrial applications of food science and technology and the commercial outcomes. * Increase the understanding of the specialised disciplines of food science, emerging technologies and the relevance of this to the future food industry. * Develop a critical understanding of the economic, social and ethical factors related to food production in Australia and globally.
Practical experienceThere is an internship component associated with this program.
Academic titleMaster of Forest Ecosystem Science
Course descriptionSubjects
* 208-721 Agribusiness Management Economics
* 208-744 Cereal, Legume & Oilseed Technology
* 208-741 Chemistry and Microbiology of Food
* 208-750 Current Issues in Dairy Science
* Emerging Issues in Land Resources
* 208-722 Financial Management for Agribusiness
* 208-747 Food Biotechnology
* 208-742 Food Processing
* 208-743 Food Safety and Quality
* 208-745 Fruit & Vegetable Technology
* Global Environments and Sustainability
* 208-723 Human Resource Management
* 208-724 Managing Markets
* 208-728 Managing Risk
* 208-746 Meat and Smallgoods Technology
* Research Philosophies & Statistics
* Research Project