Food science and technology

Food science and technology

Studying food science and technology at RMIT gives you plenty of practical experience, thanks to our strong links with major food industry companies, and our well-equipped laboratories.

Studying food science and technology at RMIT gives you plenty of practical experience, thanks to our strong links with major food industry companies, and our well-equipped laboratories.

Studying food science and technology at RMIT gives you plenty of practical experience, thanks to our strong links with major food industry companies, and our well-equipped laboratories.

Our courses allow you to specialise in food technology and nutrition. Double degrees with chemistry or business prepare you for leading roles as a food industry professional. Graduates are highly employable in areas such as product development, food regulation, quality assurance and research. 

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Bachelor of Food Technology and NutritionBachelor of Food Technology and NutritionUndergraduate degreeMelbourne City, BundooraATAR 70.35*See admissions
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Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of BusinessBachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of BusinessUndergraduate degreeMelbourne City, BundooraATAR 72.80*See admissions
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Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of ScienceUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CityATAR 70.10* Guaranteed Pathway 71.20* 2025 Guaranteed ATAR 70.00See admissions
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)Bachelor of Science (Honours)Undergraduate degreeMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology majorBachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology majorUndergraduate degreeMelbourne CitySee course admissionsSee course admissions
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Graduate Certificate in Food Science and TechnologyGraduate Certificate in Food Science and TechnologyPostgraduate study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*Not applicable
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Master of Food Science and TechnologyMaster of Food Science and TechnologyPostgraduate study Melbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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Master of Science (Food Science)Master of Science (Food Science)Research programsMelbourne CityNot applicable*See admissions
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PhD (Food Science)PhD (Food Science)Research programsMelbourne City, BundooraNot applicable*See admissions
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Three student's stand together in a high-tech food-technology lab at RMIT's Bundoora campus

How to become a food technologist

Thinking of becoming a food technologist? Find out what a food technologist does and what it takes to becomes one. 

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