Master of Food Science and Technology

About the course

This master’s program prepares you for advanced work in food science and technology, addressing challenges such as food security, nutrition and sustainability. You’ll learn from active UQ researchers across food safety and quality management, food chemistry and microbiology, processing, and product development. An optional 400–480 hours of industry experience helps you apply theory in a food-sector workplace in this master’s coursework degree in Food Sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates are suited to technical and professional roles across the food and related industries, applying expertise in safety and quality systems, food chemistry and microbiology, processing, and new product development. The program’s industry placement option supports job readiness through real workplace experience and professional skill building. Career pathways typically include food safety/quality, processing and product innovation roles in the Food Sciences sector at master’s 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)