Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
GD132 Graduate Diploma in Food Science and Technology is an exit point only from MC237 Master of Food Science and Technology.In GD132 you will acquire skills and knowledge of food processing and preservation, chemical properties of food materials, food safety, packaging and labelling, and food product and process innovation as well as other courses to support the wide range of technical positions required by the food industry.This program includes the capstone work integrated learning (WIL) course:
ONPS2550 Food Product and Process Innovation where you will develop new products and / or manufacturing processess with the input of industry partners.This program requires on campus attendance.
Lectures occur in the city and Bundoora campuses.
All practical sessions requiring the Food Pilot Plant are based in Bundoora.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each semester.
Year One of Program
Complete Five (5) courses from the following list of core courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy Science and Technology | 12 | ONPS2127 | City Campus |
| ONPS2522 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Food Product and Process Innovation | 12 | ONPS2550 | Bundoora Campus |
| Microbiology | 12 | BIOL2173 | City Campus |
| Food Microbiology | 12 | ONPS2374 | City Campus |
| Nutrition, Health and Disease | 12 | OHTH2080 | City Campus |
| OHTH2174 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Food Quality Assurance | 12 | ONPS2378 | City Campus |
| ONPS2530 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Advanced Food Processing Technologies | 12 | ONPS2328 | City Campus |
| ONPS2527 | Bundoora Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Chemistry | 12 | CHEM1226 | City Campus |
| CHEM1287 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Food Ingredient Structure and Function | 12 | ONPS2549 | Bundoora Campus |
| ONPS2642 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Technology | 12 | ONPS2130 | City Campus |
| ONPS2524 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Meat Technology | 12 | ONPS2128 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from the Science Option list below:
ANDScience Options List:
List of Science Option courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Packaging and Labelling | 12 | ONPS2547 | Bundoora Campus |
| Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Behaviour | 12 | ONPS2331 | City Campus |
| ONPS2526 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Food Ingredient Structure and Function | 12 | ONPS2549 | Bundoora Campus |
| ONPS2642 | City Campus | ||
| Food Manufacturing: Plant Products | 12 | ONPS2546 | Bundoora Campus |
| Applied Nutrition | 12 | ONPS2551 | City Campus |
| Food Safety Plans | 12 | ONPS2377 | City Campus |
| ONPS2529 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Consumer Behaviour | 12 | MKTG1101 | City Campus |
| Marketing Management | 12 | MKTG1100 | City Campus |
| Product Innovation | 12 | MKTG1311 | City Campus |
| Grain Technology | 12 | ONPS2130 | City Campus |
| ONPS2524 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Nutrition, Health and Disease | 12 | OHTH2080 | City Campus |
| OHTH2174 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Food Industry Management | 12 | ONPS2645 | Bundoora Campus |
| Food Toxicology, Allergens and Health | 12 | ONPS2644 | Bundoora Campus |
| Thermal Food Processing | 12 | ONPS2643 | Bundoora Campus |
| Nutrition Principles | 12 | ONPS2125 | City Campus |
| Biotechnology and Business | 12 | BUSM2270 | City Campus |
| BUSM4724 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Rheology and Food Biophysics | 12 | ONPS2448 | City Campus |
| ONPS2521 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Meat Technology | 12 | ONPS2128 | City Campus |
| Food Ingredient Structure and Function | 12 | ONPS2549 | Bundoora Campus |
| ONPS2642 | City Campus | ||
| Food Chemistry | 12 | CHEM1226 | City Campus |
| CHEM1287 | Bundoora Campus | ||
| Food Manufacturing: Plant Products | 12 | ONPS2183 | City Campus |
| ONPS2523 | Bundoora Campus |
Entry requirements
Program Entry Requirements
The Graduate Diploma of Food Science and Technology (GD132) is only available as an exit award from MC237 Masters of Food Science and Technology. See Entrance Requirements in the Program Guide for MC237 Masters of Food Science and Technology.
Learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes Statement
On successful completion of this program you will be able to:
1. Understand food science and technology
1.1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of food science and technology by articulating relevant scientific methods and explaining why and how current knowledge in this discipline is both contestable and continuously evolving. Through further inquiry make food science and technology relevant in society.
1.2 Display a thorough understanding of recent developments in a specialised area of food science and technology.
2. Critically analyse and solve problems in food science and technology
2.1 Demonstrate cognitive skills and mastery of advanced theoretical knowledge in food science and technology and apply this knowledge to solve complex problems in existing and emereging areas of this discipline.
2.2 Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
3. Apply food science and technology knowledge and skills.
3.1 Exhibit creativity, initiative and a high level of autonomy in research and/or professional practice.
4. Communicate technical knowldge
4.1 Effectively communicate concepts of food science and technology to specialist and non-specialist audiences, using a variety of presentation modes.
5. Display personal and professional responsibility.
5.1 Be accountable for individual learning and professional rigour via the development of independent and self-directed learning strategies.
5.2 Work effectively, responsibly, ethically and safely in an individual or team context.
5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to food science and technology.
Institution
