Master of Food Security (MFoodSec)

Master of Food Security (MFoodSec)

Advanced certificate
12 months
Application deadlines: November 30, May 31
Processing time: 30 days
Full-time, Part-time, Distance & online learning
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$32,595
Domestic tuition: A$16,905

Program overview

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include: recognising the global challenges to food security understanding the range of agronomic, environmental, socio-political and economic factors impacting on the food supply chain discovering the magnitude of food losses caused by pests and diseases developing solutions to a chosen global food security issue.

Study options

Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Completely online

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
Completion of the Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Plant Biosecurity or an equivalent AQF Level 8 qualification, including honours, in the plant, ecological, environmental or animal sciences. Students with a Bachelor's degree in the plant, ecological, environmental or animal sciences with at least three years of relevant work experience are also eligible for admission as determined by the Academic Chair. All students must satisfy Murdoch University's minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.

Career opportunities

Our students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and overseas. You will be able to pursue careers in fields such as agriculture and international development, acting in policy, technical, research and administrative roles within organisations such as the State or Federal Departments of Agriculture or development agencies, and private industry, or their international counterparts. Careers could include: Intergovernmental Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Agricultural Consultant.

Campus location

Perth , Australia

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