NZIFST - The New Zealand Institute of Food Science & Technology Inc.

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What do I have to study to become a Food Scientist, Food Technologist, or Food Engineer?


At SECONDARY level, the TECHNOLOGY curriculum explores the entire process of why, what and how we make things. Anything and everything. Including soft materials, hard materials, food technology as well as information and communication technology (ICT).

For more details, read "Technology – a smart choice for Years 11-13" , from Futureintech.

Go HERE for a full list of food science, technology and engineering TERTIARY COURSES available in NZ.

Go HERE for a list of SCHOLARSHIPS available for food science, technology and engineering studies.

Go HERE for a list of JOB OPTIONS which indicate the qualifications you will need - follow the links to find out what these courses entail, and where to go to study for them in New Zealand.

More about study options:

Just for starters - food microbiology and food safety, AUT Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine

Just for starters - engineers and food research, University of Canterbury Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine

Just for starters - food science at University of Otago Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine

Just for starters - food technology at Massey University Click to Download Reader
- From NZ Science Teacher Magazine


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