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Food Science and Technology
MSc/GDip/GCert
Course outline
The food industry is the largest industry in the world and
needs highly trained professionals in food science and
technology to ensure the supply, quality and safety of food.
This field offers diverse and challenging careers and has
been designed to provide professional training to both those
already employed in the food industry, and those in other
science fields such as: agriculture, nutrition, engineering,
environmental health, consumer science and other related
disciplines. It is ideal for those wishing to increase their
professional status and to diversify their career opportunities
as the course provides an increased knowledge base in the
food science and technology field.
Career outlook
There is a high and growing demand for graduates of food
science and technology in a range of professional areas
including food quality assurance, research and development
of new products and new processing technologies,
microbiology, technical consulting, and sales and marketing.
This program has an excellent reputation with government
bodies and industry in Australia and overseas. These courses
are professionally recognised by the Australian Institute
of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and graduates are
encouraged to become members
Course details
Course code MSc – 311484 GDip – 186607
GCert - 126011
Duration
MSc – 2 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
GDip – 1 year full-time or equivalent
part-time
GCert – 6 months full-time or equivalent
part-time
When
MSc, GDip and GCert - February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode MSc, GDip and GCert - on-campus
Entry requirements MSc – A bachelor degree or equivalent
qualification from a recognised tertiary
institution, in science, applied science,
engineering, nutrition, environmental health,
agriculture or other related discipline.
Applicants with other qualifications and
expertise are considered for admission, but
may be required to complete appropriate
bridging units in order to meet the required
entry standards.
GDip – A bachelor degree or equivalent
qualification from a recognised tertiary
institution, in science, applied science,
engineering, nutrition, environmental health
, agriculture or other related discipline.
Applicants with other qualifications and
expertise are considered for admission, but
may be required to complete appropriate
bridging units in order to meet the required
entry standards.
GCert – A bachelor degree in an appropriate
field or an equivalent qualification from a
recognised tertiary education institution.
Specific
requirements
Fees See page 8
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Health Administration M/PgDip
Course outline
In these courses students develop conceptual knowledge in
the field of health policy management. They are designed
to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary
to succeed in senior policy, management, leadership and
planning positions within health related organisations. In
these courses students choose from a range of specialist
topics in health planning, health management, leadership,
health policy, quality and safety and economics..
Career outlook
Graduates in health administration are prepared for roles
in the public and private sectors in health management,
administration and clinical management.
Course details
Course code M – 195604
PgDip – 191205
Duration
M – 2 years full-time or equivalent
part-time
PgDip – 1 year full-time or equivalent
part-time
When
M and PgDip - February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode M - on-campus, off-campus and mixed
on- and off-campus
PgDip - on-campus or off-campus
Entry requirements M and PgDip – A bachelor degree or
equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
Relevant work experience is desirable.
Fees See page 8
Health Information Management M
(graduate entry)
Course outline
This graduate entry master course will enable talented
students to obtain a degree that combines scientific,
technical and management expertise expected of an entry
level health information manager. The health information
manager acts as the bridge between clinical, management
and systems aspects of health. It is a fulfilling profession
responsible for the collection, storage, analysis and
distribution of healthcare information. The course offers a
number of practical experiences in management, e-health
and clinical coding to ensure students are comfortable in the
extraction of data and management of health information.
Career outlook
Excellent career opportunities exist in Australia and
internationally.
Course details
Course code 313455
Duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
When
February or July
Campus
Bentley
Study mode On-campus or off-campus
Entry requirements A bachelor degree or equivalent and proof
of formal medical terminology training is
required.
Specific
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requirements
Fees See page 8
The Food Science and
Technology program has
an excellent reputation with
government bodies and
industry in Australia and
overseas.
Health Information
Management provides
excellent career
opportunities in Australia
and internationally.