126011 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology

GradCertFoodScTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 014167F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course provides specialised advanced training for graduates with an interest in the food industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in an appropriate field or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary education institution."Applicants usually require the equivalent of a bachelor degree or advanced diploma but,in certain cases,relevant work experience may be recognised".

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
13164	v.2	Food Laboratory 681	5.0	25.0
13165	v.2	Food Chemistry 681	5.0	25.0
13166	v.2	Food Quality and Hygiene 682	4.0	25.0
13167	v.3	Advanced Food Processing 682	4.0	25.0
13168	v.2	Food Engineering 682	4.0	25.0
305078	v.1	Food Microbiology 532	4.0	25.0
311472	v.1	Dairy and Meat Science 582	4.0	25.0
6837	v.5	Cereal and Plant Science 581	3.0	25.0

In consultation with the Course Co-ordinator, students select four units from the optional list.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.