Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science (GCertGlobalFoodNutrSc)

Program Code

GCGFN

Academic Year

2023

Special Notes

This program will be available from semester 2, 2023.

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science is designed to extend and enhance student’s knowledge and skills in food and nutrition science in areas such as global food security, safety, and sustainability. 

The Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 6 months. 

Conditions

Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science

There shall be a Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science.

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 12 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 12 units
Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.

Core Courses

Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
AGRIBUS 7053 Globalisation & Agriculture in Emerging Economies 3
AGRIBUS 7055 Global Food and Agricultural Markets 3
FOOD SC 7029WT Nutrition Metabolism 3

and

Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
FOOD SC 7030WT Advanced Food Chemistry 3
FOOD SC 7031WT Innovations in Food Processing 3
FOOD SC 7032WT Global Food Safety 3
FOOD SC 7033WT Sensory and Flavour Science 3
PLANT SC 7330WT Food Production in a Future Climate 3