2010 International Undergraduate Prospectus nts. u.au

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The Master of Engineering offers the
following specialisations: Biomedical
Engineering Q; Biomolecular Engineering Q;
Chemical Engineering Q; Civil Engineering;
Electrical Engineering; Environmental
Engineering Q; Geomatics Q; Mechanical
Engineering; Mechatronics Q; Software
Engineering; and Structural Engineering Q.
Q These specialisations will be available from 2011.
More information: www.eng.unimelb.edu.
au/Postgrad/MEng.html
Creating a world of career
opportunities
With a range of engineering disciplines
offered at the University of Melbourne
students graduate from their course of
choice and pursue local and international job
opportunities in a range of areas, such as:
> >Biomedical Engineering: biomedical
industries and hospitals, regulatory
authorities, consultancies
> >Biomolecular Engineering: food and
beverage industries, pharmaceuticals and
biotechnology
> >Chemical Engineering: food, beer and
wine industry, mining and petroleum
industries
> >Civil Engineering: manufacturing
companies; research organisations;
academic institutions; energy and
consulting agencies; and private sector
> >Electrical Engineering: technical
specialists; signal processing engineers;
computer engineers; and with companies
that develop ‘smart’ products
> >Environmental Engineering: consulting
firms; urban and rural water agencies;
conservation and natural resource
departments; environment protection
agencies; and academic organisations
> >Geomatics: licensed surveyors;
environmental remote sensing; land and
resource management
> >Mechanical Engineering: car industry;
manufacturing; design; essential services
and consulting firms
> >Mechatronics: careers with companies
that use advanced automation
equipment; computer-integrated
manufacturing systems; in the private and
public sector
> >Software Engineering: designers;
developers; project managers; database
managers; programmers; web producers;
analysts; and consultants
> >Structural Engineering: research
organisations; academic institutions;
consulting agencies; and private sector
construction firms.
Professional and international
degree recognition
The five-year engineering program has
been provisionally approved by Engineers
Australia (the Institute of Engineers in
Australia).
Students must complete an undergraduate
degree, with an approved sequence of
engineering subjects, followed by the
two to three-year Master of Engineering
(dependent on background), to receive
accreditation as a professional engineer.
Master of Food Science
Duration and campus
2 years full-time
Parkville
Entry requirements
A three-year undergraduate degree in
a cognate Q discipline with a weighted
average of at least 65%, or equivalent; or
An Honours degree in a cognate
discipline Q or equivalent.
Q A cognate discipline refers to food science,
biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology/
bioengineering and related disciplines.
Extra requirements
No
More information
Course Co-ordinator
Master of Food Science (coursework)
t +61 3 8344 7834
f +61 3 9348 2156
e via http://landfood-unimelb.custhelp.com
w www.foodscience.unimelb.edu.au
Course description
The Master of Food Science has been
developed for graduates holding a
science or engineering degree seeking
specialist training for a career in the
food manufacturing industry. Each
student completes a tailored program of
coursework subjects incorporating core
study areas and electives in addition to a
research project in an approved area of
food science.
As a graduate you will be well prepared
to play a key role in research divisions
within food companies and associated
organisations, as well as in managing food
production across the entire food supply
chain.
The objectives of the course are to:
>>Enable you to explore the inter-disciplinary
nature of agriculture, food production and
food science at an advanced level
>>Provide you with a sound foundation in
food chemistry, microbiology, quality and
processing
>>Introduce you to advanced research
topics and the practical application of
these topics within food science
>>Develop competence in the design,
conduct and analysis of experimental
work
>>Develop research skills in an aspect of
food science and related technologies
>>Introduce industrial applications of
food science and technology and the
commercial outcomes
>>Increase the understanding of the
specialised disciplines of food science,
emerging technologies and the relevance
of this to the future food industry
>>Develop a critical understanding of the
economic, social and ethical factors
related to food production in Australia and
globally.
The course is normally delivered fulltime
over two years through a mixture of
classroom teaching, residential schools
and distance education. It will require
completion of coursework plus a minor
dissertation, which will be undertaken with
appropriate academic supervision.
Creating a world of career
opportunities
Career choices for food science graduates
are vast and growing. They include:
research and development; safety and
regulation, as well as quality assurance
roles in food processing companies.
Food Science Graduates can be
employed in companies that support food
manufacturers by supplying food additives
and ingredients, processing equipment
and packaging materials. Graduates with
interest in teaching and research can
find rewarding careers in universities and
research institutes.
Professional and international
degree recognition
Graduates from the Master of Food Science
can be found working around the world.
This course allows you to apply your skills
in a broad range of careers and industries
in Australia and overseas, and University
of Melbourne graduates are recognised
internationally.