HARPREET's

Acknowledgement
of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and
Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose
unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University
respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present.
RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors
of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
Artwork: Luwaytini by Mark Cleaver, a proud Palawa person and
RMIT Master of Human Resource Management student.

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A message from
the Vice-Chancellor
Professor Alec Cameron
RMIT is an international university of technology, design and enterprise.
Our mission is to empower people and communities to adapt and thrive
across generations, with education, research and civic engagement that
are applied, inclusive and impactful.

Our motto since 1887, ‘a skilled hand, a cultivated mind’ reflects RMIT’s
commitment to improving the lives and futures of people in a fast-changing
society. Applying knowledge with skill, imagination and integrity is at the
core of all our work across education, research and civic engagement.

RMIT’s presence around the world enables our students and staff to
benefit from the exchange of ideas and research across a broad
ecosystem. Three substantial campuses in Melbourne are located in
the City, Brunswick and Bundoora, along with other Victorian locations.
We also have two campuses and a language centre in Vietnam, and a
research and industry collaboration centre in Barcelona, Spain. In addition,
programs are offered through partners in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka
and mainland China, with research and industry partnerships on every
continent.

We continue to consolidate our reputation as one of the world’s leaders

in education and applied research. At the heart of this is our ability to
graduate highly employable global citizens who are ready to make a
positive contribution. Our diverse community of 480,000+ graduates
live and work in more than 150 countries around the world. We regularly
welcome our alumni back throughout their careers to top-up their skills or
change their direction all together, because we know education is lifelong.

Powered by the insight and ingenuity of our people, RMIT will evolve
and thrive for the decades to come, working with our students and
communities to achieve their goals. I encourage you to take part.

Professor Alec Cameron

Vice-Chancellor and President

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 Get
future ready
­ ind a job, plan your career and check out all the
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opportunities for work and study at RMIT.

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Job Shop RMIT Creds
RMIT’s Job Shop is your drop-in service centre for all RMIT Creds are micro-credentials that develop your skill set beyond your area of
things career-related. Job Shop offers services such as: study. These credentials have been co-designed with industry to ensure you’re
ready for the changing world of work. They cover subjects such as digital literacy,
‐ resumé and cover letter reviews leadership, sustainability, innovation, collaboration and communication.
‐ help finding job opportunities Most Creds are available online and are short in duration, ranging from 60-minute
‐ career workshops and events snippets to several hours of learning.

‐ careers consultations. \rmit.edu.au/creds ­

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Work-integrated learning
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At RMIT, work-integrated learning (WIL) is embedded into every stage of your
RMIT Activator student experience, so you have the opportunity to put what you’ve learned in the
classroom into practice. Through industry work placements, internships, seminars,
Activator is RMIT’s home of entrepreneurship. field trips, projects and mentoring, you’ll be ready to make an impact from day one
Its workshops, online learning and start-up programs of your career.
position students to solve the biggest problems out there
and take on the future of work. At Activator, you can
access mentors, attend masterclasses, request business
coaching, apply for funding and learn the enterprise skills —
you need to support your ideas. Future Edge employability program
No matter what your future looks like, plug into
Activator's ecosystem of entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, Future Edge is a flexible, co-curricular program designed to increase the
start-up founders and innovators and let it help you on employability of all RMIT students.
your journey to success. The program helps you to craft and build your ‘personal brand’ in order to stand
rmitactivator.edu.au out in an incredibly competitive employment landscape. It will complement your
time at RMIT and help you build industry-specific and practical skills to aid your
transition into your career.

rmit.edu.au/future-edge

Graduate outcomes At RMIT, we pride ourselves on our ability to work together

with communities and industry networks, driving diverse
and job prospects employment opportunities for your child.

1st #4 71%
in Australia to offer courses on graduate employment rate of RMIT graduates are
blockchain space flight, and in Australia2 employed full time
Apple app development within four months of
completing their course1

2,362 15,829 100,000+

unique global industry partners RMIT students undertook work- RMIT Alumni in Asia
worked with students in 2020 integrated learning placements
in 2020

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2021 QS Graduate Employability Rankings
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MC237

Master
of Food Science and Technology

Location Melbourne City|Bundoora CRICOS Code 094062G

Duration 4 semesters full time Curriculum Code N/A
Intakes Feb-2023|Jul-2023 Annual Tuition Fees AU$38,400 (2023 annual)

This program will equip you with the necessary Selection Tasks
knowledge and skills required to operate effectively
in the food industry at various professional and A selection task is not required for entry into this
management levels. qualification.

English Language Requirements Pathways

To study this course you will need to complete one of When you successfully complete the following
the following English proficiency tests: programs and achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0
and complete the prerequisite courses, you are
− IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 guaranteed entry into the Master of Food Science and
(with no individual band below 6.0) Technology with one semester of advanced standing
(equivalent to 48 credit points):
− TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall
score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in − Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and
Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Nutrition)

− Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): − Bachelor of Science (Food Technology)/Bachelor
minimum score of 58 (with no communication of Business (Management)
band less than 50)
Prerequisite courses include:
− Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of
176 with no less than 169 in any component. − CHEM1083 or CHEM1286 Food Chemistry

For detailed information on English language − ONPS2435 or ONPS2510 Rheology and Food
requirements and other proficiency tests recognised Biophysics
by RMIT, visit English language requirements and − ONPS1113 or ONPS2496 Product Development
equivalency information.
− OHTH2068 or OHTH2172 Nutrition, Health and
Don’t meet the English language test scores? Disease
Complete an English for Academic Purposes
(EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English You can gain entry into this degree from a range of
Worldwide. RMIT undergraduate programs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry

into this qualification.

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Industry Connections Program Structure

There is an active Industry Program Advisory For the most up-to-date information regarding this
Committee (PAC) for food technology programs. course, pathways and career outcomes visit Master of
Membership is chosen from food industry leaders. Food Science and Technology or search rmit.edu.au
for MC237.
The IAC advises on course development and reviews
course outcomes on a regular basis. In addition, many
subjects have industry practitioners who assist with
the teaching.

This degree incorporates work-integrated learning

(WIL) experiences where you will develop new
products and/or manufacturing processes with the
input of industry partners.

You’ll also develop a food quality assurance plan with

the guidance of industry experts.

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 Academic English
pathways

Over 50 years‘ experience Centrally located within Available for online study We test ever 10,000
Teaching academic English the Melbourne CBD during COVID-19 travel test takers every year
restriction

RMIT English Worldwide (REW) delivers the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, which prepares you for success at university by
teaching you academic English while developing your skills for independent learning and group work at university.
‐ There are 6 REW levels (Elementary to Advanced Plus) with each level of study taking 10 weeks full-time to complete
‐ To enter your chosen program, you must successfully complete the academic English level on your letter of offer
‐ We will place you in a class that matches your most recent IELTS or other recognised English language proficiency test results
(not more than 24 months old). See table below for the test result required for each level.
Note: If you do not have a recent IELTS score (or English test equivalent) you can sit a Placement Test at RMIT English Worldwide.

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For more information, including start dates, fees and enrolment process, visit rmit.edu.au/english-programs

Level of English needed to enter each REW level of study

Your current
3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
IELTS level

Upper
Recommended Elementary Pre Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Advanced Plus
Intermediate
REW level of study (10 weeks) (10 weeks) (10 weeks)
(10 weeks)
(10 weeks) (10 weeks)

Foundation
Studies and Associate Higher
RMIT Level of Study Vocational Degree Education
Education
 Support
services

Our #1 priority is ensuring your child is safe, healthy and happy during their studies in Melbourne.
RMIT offers a number of resources to make this possible for all our students:

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RMIT Connect Language support Peer-to-peer support
The on-campus contact for international RMIT offers free English classes and full RMIT has a number of initiatives in place
students and their parents,for support on all English courses for students wanting to to ensure your child has a positive study
general academic and personal enquiries. improve their language skills. If your child experience in Melbourne:
feels they need extra help with English
Mates at RMIT
— language or writing, we’ve partnered with
Studiosity to provide personal support. This program connects new students with
24/7 campus security current students for a smooth transition into
and patrol They can chat one-on-one with subject the RMIT community.
specialists on the platform anytime, 24/7, or
Contactable at all times for emergencies, submit their work for feedback. Clubs
non-urgent police assistance, security  our child can join various academic and
Y
accompaniment on campus, and after-hours cultural clubs, creative societies or sporting
campus access.
— associations to meet new people, make
Academic support and friends and gain extracurricular.
— wellbeing Mentors
SafeZone Through the digital app Vygo, we are uniting
At RMIT, your child will be able to manage international students with mentors so that
RMIT’s exclusive free mobile app, which helps study stress and flourish academically. they can connect with a social network of
students raise immediate emergencies or first We offer multiple support services - RMIT peers, and chat about life, work, study or
aid alerts, check in with campus security, and including free study assistance on campus anything else on their minds.
share locations at any time. - to ensure students are able to continue
performing highly and are enjoying their
study experience.

Got any more questions? We’ll be able to answer your queries from Monday to Friday at 10am-5pm,
Australian Eastern Standard Time.

RMIT has an international support team Get in touch with us on +61 3 9925 5000
on call for all your questions about your or email us at study@rmit.edu.au
child’s study journey in Melbourne. or chat online with one of our RMIT staff at
rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students

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 How teaching is happening
in a COVID-Safe way
Melbourne is now moving towards ‘COVID 1. Currently all lectures and seminars will be delivered online only.
Normal’ with many of the restrictions being 2. Facilitated learning, such as tutorials, workshops, labs, studios, practicals and
lectorials, will be delivered face-to-face on campus, where possible, with safety
eased and the city returning to life. In step measures in place.
with the easing of restrictions, learning in
3. Hundreds of courses will continue to be available online for students to resume
2022 will happen through a mix of face-to- face-to-face when possible, without compromising on the quality of our
face and online activities. education and student outcomes.
4. For students that are not be able to attend campus due to travel restrictions or
legitimate personal circumstances, they will either be offered the option to take
equivalent online activities or complete activities on campus at a future date.
5. While RMIT will make every effort to ensure students who cannot attend
campus are not disadvantaged, it may result in delays to progression and
program completion.

Priority support for

international students
We understand that being unable to study RMIT’s International Tuition Fee Bursary
in Australia due to border closures is a big We have introduced a 10% reduction of tuition fees for full-fee paying
international students enrolled at an Australian campus in 2022 and
challenge for many students who plan to
who are unable to travel to Australia due to current border restrictions.
study abroad.
Offshore Learning Centres
RMIT is working in partnership with RMIT has partnered with universities around the world to offer
other Victorian universities to advocate Offshore Learning Centres (OLC).
for international students returning to OLCs and other in-country study options provide the benefits of a
Australia for education purposes. genuine campus community to RMIT students who are impacted by
global travel restrictions and border closures.
Students will have access to university facilities and face-to-face
Our international students are an
support while completing an Australian qualification in their
important part of the RMIT community, home country.
and we are here to support our students,
whether they are studying offshore or Reduced study load
in Australia. International students at RMIT are permitted to reduce their study load
or take a leave of absence for compassionate or compelling reasons.
These include the impact of COVID-19.
In the meantime, we have introduced a
number of services in place to support our Extra study support
international students at RMIT: RMIT has partnered with Studiosity to provide 24/7 personal support
for RMIT Students.
Whether you require help with English or need advice on your essay,
you can chat with subject specialists 24/7 or submit your document
for feedback.

Further information
To chat with an RMIT international advisor in your region, visit
rmit.edu.au/international.
Find out what it’s really like to study at RMIT by
chatting to an RMIT student in your region or study area.
For the latest advice about travelling to Victoria for study, visit
Study Melbourne.
For information on how to apply, visit
rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit

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Melbourne VIC 3000 rmit.edu.au
Tel. +61 3 9925 2260
rmit.edu.au/contact-us

This guide provides information about RMIT’s Melbourne-based programs for prospective international students.
Prepared March 2021. Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this publication is accurate and current at the date
of printing.

For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the RMIT University website before lodging your application.
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