Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Food Science

The Graduate Diploma of Food Science is designed for graduates from related disciplines wishing to advance their knowledge and skills in this area. In this program, you'll develop your technical knowledge and ability to analyse food science problems and gain a deeper understanding of the agrifood business, in addition to meeting or maintaining professional accreditation standards and furthering your career opportunities.

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Food Science allows you to update or acquire new technical knowledge while meeting or maintaining professional accreditation standards. This program provides strategies and tools to increase efficiency and performance, and the chance to learn alongside like-minded industry professionals. The Graduate Diploma also provides a pathway towards the Master of Food Science.

Who Should Choose This Graduate Diploma?

Students intending to bolster their professional qualifications in this area or progress to the Master of Food Science choose this program.

Why Study at UNSW?

When you study with UNSW, you'll be studying at a global top 20 university that is recognised in Australia and abroad for teaching and research excellence. UNSW is ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Engineering and Technology.

Program Details

• Program Code: 5036
• CRICOS Code: E
• Campus: Kensington
• Total Units of Credit (UOC): 72
• Commencing Terms: Term 1, 2 & 3
• Duration: 1.7 Years F/T, 3.3 Year P/T
• Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended)

Entry Requirements

Admissions to the standard 1.7 year program requires:

• A minimum AQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification per the Australian Qualifications Framework in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average. Admissions to the standard 1 year program requires:
• An AQF Level 7 undergraduate qualification from any institution in one of the following cognate disciplines:
  • Food Science
  • Food Science and Technology
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Dietetics
  • Food Technology
  • Food Processing
  • Food Engineering
  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Food Science and Engineering
  • Food Safety
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Grape Wine Engineering
  • Food Science and Human Nutrition
  • Food and Nutrition Science

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations.

What Will I Study?

In the Graduate Certificate in Food Science, you'll study subjects including:

• Food Products and Ingredients Technology
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Food Properties and Functions Laboratory
• Food Processing Principles
• Nutrition
• Advanced Food Engineering
• Food Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Design and Engineering
• Advanced Food and Health

Future Careers

Potential careers include:

• Food safety
• Nutritionist
• Food engineering
• Product design

Fees & Scholarships

2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $45,000* 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $68,500* 2026 Indicative First Year Fee (International): $61,000* 2026 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree (International): $94,500*

*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually.