Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Nutrition Science (GCertGlobalFoodNutrSc)

Program Code
GCGFN

Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Academic Year
2024

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://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. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Have scientific knowledge and understanding of the content and technologies across the discipline of food and nutrition science and how they are translated to practice and policy with a focus on innovative, safe, equitable and sustainable global food and nutrition science.
  2. Be able to evaluate, select and have demonstrated use of appropriate contemporary technologies in food and nutrition science to collect, accurately record, analyse, interpret and report both quantitative and qualitative data.
  3. Apply a range of communication, digital and numeracy skills applicable to a food and nutrition science context.
  4. Work independently or as part of a team, demonstrate professional responsibility, cultural awareness and knowledge of ethical conduct and regulatory frameworks relevant to the food and nutrition science disciplines.

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.

Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program. 

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

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