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About the course
This Graduate Certificate in Food Security explores the pillars of food security and the major pressures on global food and feed systems, including production constraints and biosecurity risks linked to trade and travel. You’ll examine agronomic, environmental, socio-political and economic factors shaping food availability and access, and consider current and emerging challenges. It is a postgraduate qualification in Agriculture Science. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles across agriculture and international development, contributing to policy, technical, research or administrative work focused on food security and biosecurity. Opportunities may exist with state departments of agriculture, state and federal government agencies, development organisations, NGOs and private industry in Australia and internationally. This is a postgraduate qualification in Agriculture Science. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.
Career outcome
Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, quality assurance, product manager, food formulation specialist, food safety and compliance scientist, nutritionist, and etc. in companies including Food Standards Agency, Food and Drugs Agency, Amcor, Cargill, General Mills, and etc.Living Costs in Perth**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321 |
Average Salary**
