Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology

About the course

This graduate certificate builds contemporary knowledge in food science and technology, with teaching informed by UQ research in food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, processing and new product development. Designed for working professionals, it develops practical and theoretical skills to address challenges such as food security, sustainability and biosecurity through a flexible half-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program in Food Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates can broaden or shift into roles across the food sector, including government and regulatory work, commercial food manufacturing and processing, and community or research organisations. The program supports pathways into areas such as food safety and quality management, quality control and assurance, product development, and research and innovation. It prepares you to communicate and solve complex problems in professional Food Sciences settings at graduate-certificate level.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)