For both full-time on campus and external students an Honours year is available, which is designed for students looking to research and development as a career. Research Involvement in research helps staff maintain and extend contact with industry and hence serve students and industry better. Residential schools Distance education students are required to attend residential schools at the University. These schools will provide intensive teaching on the practical aspects of the course. Generally the schools take from two to five days.
Students cover all costs associated with attending residential schools.
There is a compulsory period of 12 weeks industry experience, which can be undertaken in convenient blocks from session 3 onwards. The experience is managed under a subject called Industry Experience, and students are to successfully complete this subject before graduating. The University is able Australia's innovative University to assist students to find suitable industry placements. Students who already have considerable experience in the food industry may apply to have their experience credited towards this subject. Further study Following the Honours year, students may apply for entry to Masters and Doctoral programs.