The Graduate Diploma in Food Studies is no longer available.

Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2014

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

External, Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in food studies or a related field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR the Graduate Certificate in Food Studies.

Additional application information

Some courses are also offered in external mode, allowing students to complete the programs in external mode. Courses offered in the external mode may have residential school requirements. It is an expectation that students will have private access to a computer and the internet. An internal student attends lectures, tutorials and practicals on campus. An external student receives instruction by mail, or via the internet.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Science

Email: science.enquiries@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 5460 1276 or 1800 642 093 (Freecall)

Web:

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

External, Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in food studies or a related field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR the Graduate Certificate in Food Studies.

CRICOS Code: 034043G

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies?

This program will be replaced with the Master of Food Science and Technology (#32). Please refer to the following link for information on this exciting new program Master of Food Science and Technology (#32).

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in food studies or a related field OR relevant post-secondary study and work experience OR the Graduate Certificate in Food Studies.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 034043G

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Food Studies

Careers

Graduates find employment as: food technologists, food scientists, laboratory managers, food product development scientists, quality control managers, technical sales persons, food production managers, nutrition advisors or community health educators.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology

Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Food Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

#16 from the MFoodSt list comprising #8 from part A; and the remainder from a combination of courses from part A or part B or both.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: