Develop your advanced research skills and contribute to new developments in food sciences. RMIT's clinical and experiential research projects contribute to the growth and development of food sciences in Australia. Under expert supervision, you will join researchers already active in: application of nanotechnology to food products bioprocessing biosensors, food microbiology and safety encapsulation of micronutrients, enzymes, probiotics and essential fatty acids food, nutrition and health (nutrigenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, nutritional immunology) emerging technologies for improving cheese flavour functionality of dietary fibre from agricultural byproducts and native foods gut microflora, probiotics, prebiotics and health non thermal technologies for added value structure-function relationships of dairy proteins for food products. This master degree may be undertaken in a project or thesis mode. International student visa holders can only study full-time. Electives and program structure You will complete this program under academic supervision. The master’s program is structured to enable you to: complete a compulsory research methods course receive training in research integrity and ethics select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard You are required to complete: Research integrity online modules Research integrity Copyright and intellectual property Research methods for engineering and related disciplines Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups. You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible. Research techniques You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives. Career A master’s degree will provide you with a foundation for further studies into a PhD and employment in senior leadership and management research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate organizations. Further study If you excel in your master degree by research, you can continue your research in a doctorate (PhD). This involves four years of research under the supervision of a senior researcher.