- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
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- Part Time Full Time
- First year fee (domestic)
- $11,009
- Full course fee (domestic)
- $22,018
- Full time duration
- 2
- Murdoch code
- M1372
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
Course overview
Extend your knowledge of food science with professional training in food safety, food engineering and food product design mentored by experienced academic and food industry leaders. You’ll study at Murdoch’s Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA) - a world-class destination for food professionals and researchers committed to advancing knowledge and production of food that is both good to eat and good for you.
Graduate with advanced professional skills in a real food innovation environment with a focus on hands-on techniques while completing a substantial research project or project and dissertation in collaboration with industry.
3 reasons to study the Master of Food Science at Murdoch
- Study hands-on at Murdoch’s Food Centre that is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
- Study at a university rated five-star for student support at both undergraduate and postgraduate level by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*
- Choose full-time, part-time to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements.
What You’ll Learn:
- Food engineering and how to analyse and communicate how raw materials and processing affects final food product quality and nutrition.
- Importance of food safety and how to adapt food production processes to incorporate risk analysis and food safety planning.
- Food product design solutions to address problems in, or improve, food products and systems (product development, quality improvement, shelf-life extension or engineering optimisation).
- Key principles of human nutrition.
- Deliver a substantial, original, collaborative piece of research with industry.
Your future career
A Master of Food Science in Industry Practice and Innovation will give you the qualification you need to work as a Product Quality Manager, New Product Development Officer or Food Safety Officer in the food and beverage industry. Additional employment opportunities include dedicated research roles at organisations such as the FIPWA food processing research facility and in biological or chemistry-based analytical service providers to the food industry such as PathWest and ChemCentre.
Graduates will be eligible for Australian Institute of Food Science Professional membership having completed their Masters and three years of relevant professional experience.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Nambeelup | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
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To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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Fees & Scholarships
Fees
The fees provided are indicative and intended only as a guide. They are based on a typical full-time enrolment for a first year student at Murdoch University of 24 credit points. The indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported Fee.
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All fees are indicative and are provided as a guide only. The actual fees will depend on the individual units you enrol in. You should refer to your Letter of Offer for specific course and fee related information.
The first-year indicative fee is based on a typical full-time enrolment at Murdoch University of 24 credit points.
For domestic students, including Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, the indicative fee is based on the applicable Commonwealth Supported fee.
Indicative fees for international students are based on applicable full fee paying rates.
The estimated, indicative fee covers tuition fees only, and certain additional fees and charges may apply, depending on the course and units you choose. It also does not take into account any scholarships or bursaries for which you may be eligible.
The estimated, indicative fee assumes no fee increases or indexation. Over time, fee increases or indexation may occur and will affect the estimate. If you are a full fee paying student, this may occur at the start of your second and each subsequent year of study. In the case of Commonwealth Supported students, this will occur for each new calendar year in line with Government policy.
All fee estimates are provided in Australian dollars.