Murdoch University

Course Description

• This course is one of a kind in Australia and draws on Murdoch’s strong research strengths in crop and pasture and agricultural biotechnology, where we have an Excellence in Research rating of well above world standard

• In this course, students will develop a sound understanding of what food security is, including the pillars underpinning food security and the key challenges now and in the future

• Students' core focus will be on understanding the long-term vision and strategies required to ensure that present and future generations will have ongoing food security, achieved in ways that do not impact the environment

• Students will explore policies that underpin food security and trade in a global context, and be able to investigate the concept of producing, protecting and providing food to ensure sustainable food production for present and future generations

• Through this course, students will earn from teaching staff who have significant practical experience ensuring learning is at the forefront of professional practice