Master of Science in Food Security
Griffith University - Nathan Campus
Australia,Queensland
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 43,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 50
Application Fee
Jul 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Queensland
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1971
Total Students: 50,000 +
Int. Students: 8,500 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia
Master of Science in Food Security
Program Overview
The Master of Science is a two-year full-time program providing graduates with the opportunity to undertake advanced study and research. This program is designed to provide you with a thorough training in applied scientific research and methodology and will also prepare you for higher degree studies and professional employment. The program consists of both theoretical and practical coursework, as well as a research dissertation. You will complete advanced coursework prior to completing the research component.
The coursework will provide a critical evaluation of research and presentation, develop your knowledge and understanding of statistical analyses techniques as applied to scientific research, and develop an awareness of research proposal design and background. You will have the opportunity to develop a research proposal including aims, methodology and a literature review.
You will undertake a major research project under the supervision of one of our leading researchers. The program has ten different majors aligned to the discipline strengths of the School, including Applied Mathematics, Archaeological Science, Biomedical Science, Bioscience, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Food Security, Forensic Science, Marine Science and Physics.
Major: Food Security
This course will cover the broad social, political, economic, environmental and biological aspects impacting on the production and supply of sufficient and healthy food globally. In particular, the subject will address sustainable supply of high quality agricultural and horticultural food products including resource,water use and mineral nutrition as well as plant responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses for sustainable management of high quality agricultural and horticultural food products. These will be discussed in the context of local, national and international landscapes.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 50 Tuition Fee
CAD 43,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Griffith University - Nathan Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
