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Master of Food Science

Masters.
UNSW Sydney

79

in world overall ranking*

12

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Food Science at UNSW Sydney develops advanced expertise in food science and technology, focusing on how food composition, processing and quality influence safety and innovation. You’ll build industry-relevant skills for analysing and improving food products and production systems, supported by UNSW’s strong science and research environment. This is a masters-level qualification specialising in Food Sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the food and related industries, including food product development, quality assurance and control, food safety and regulatory compliance, and processing and manufacturing improvement. The degree supports careers in laboratories, food companies, government and standards bodies, and research and innovation teams. This is a masters-level pathway into professional practice in Food Sciences. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

tick icon International:

A$61,000 per year
Total degree: A$127,000

tick icon Local:

Total degree: A$92,500

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

Term 1, 2 & 3

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Kensington

tick icon Course Code

8037

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINTERNATIONAL SCIENTIA COURSEWORK SCHOLARSHIP (PUCA1025)

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconUNSW GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to A$7,500

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