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Graduate Diploma in Food Science

This course provides science graduates and food industry employees with the opportunity to develop a suite of theoretical and practical skills while working in a real food processing environment at the Murdoch Food Centre which is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).

You’ll learn hands-on from experienced academic and food industry leaders to give yourself a competitive edge in the industry. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma can provide an option of progressing onto a Master of Food Science.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Food Science at Murdoch

Study hands-on at Murdoch’s Food Centre that is part of the Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA).
#1 in WA for postgraduate student to teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide 2024.
Choose full-time, part-time to help you fit study into your working life and complete the course in as little as one year.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More information required

10 Days

Possible interview call from institution

10 Days

Provisional/unconditional offer

20 Days

Visa processing

30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates can join Murdoch and Guild program as well as industry competitions to get real-world experience through programs and opportunities. Some opportunities may be even paid or include prize money.
Offers 2 years of Murdoch graduate program which assists graduates to turn their Murodch degree into a rewarding career.
University conducts workshops and events to improve student's job search skills. It is run by Career Development Advisors. Students can also attend an expo, fair, or networking event to connect with employers.

PSW Opportunity

Since it's in a regional area, the student will be eligible for a three-year post-study work rights visa.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English entry requirements

All undergraduate courses have an essential minimum English proficiency requirement with the Bachelor of Law, Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and Bachelor of Education having higher minimum requirements.

You can demonstrate proficiency via:

English proficiency tests (STAT, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, PTE, CAE)
Secondary education (WA) a scaled mark of 50 or higher in ATAR English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
Successful completion of any University preparation course (must have been completed within the past two years)
English language course (academic)
the Previous study of at least 2 units at tertiary level (English as the medium of instruction)

Admissions Criteria

Applicants with higher education study:- Have you previously commenced or completed study at a higher education provider? For most of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed at least two units at an Australian University or one year study at another recognized tertiary or higher education provider you will meet entry requirements to apply for admission.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study:- Have you completed a vocational education and training course? For many of our undergraduate courses, if you have successfully completed a Certificate IV or higher VET qualification and can demonstrate English competency, you are eligible to apply for admission.
Applicants with work and life experience:- Have you not completed secondary education, or completed it more than two years ago and have not completed VET or higher education? Murdoch has a number of admission pathways available with different entry requirements for you to consider.
Applicants with recent secondary education:- Have you completed secondary education within the past two years? The following information will help you choose the most suitable pathway for admission. (i.e. within the past two years)

Murdoch University

Perth , Western Australia ,Australia