Graduate Certificate in Food Science

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Food Science at UNSW Sydney provides a focused introduction to food science for professionals seeking to build specialist knowledge or upskill. You’ll explore key concepts underpinning modern food production and quality, with study that can support career development or provide a pathway to further postgraduate study. This is a Graduate Certificate qualification in Food Sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across food and beverage manufacturing, product development, quality assurance, food safety and regulatory compliance. The qualification can support work in laboratory testing, ingredient and process innovation, supply chain quality, and technical advisory positions within industry and government. This Graduate Certificate prepares early-career and transitioning professionals for food-sector technical roles in Food Sciences. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)