Tertiary food science, technology & engineering courses and qualifications available in New Zealand:
GRADUATE COURSES
ARA - INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY
CH3981 Bachelor of Applied Science Level 7, 360 credits in Human NutritionFull time and part-time study (6-years maximum) available
Point of contact to field any enquiries Nutrition Specialization Coordinator: Dr Maria Choukri
Email:
maria.choukri@ara.ac.nzCourse Details: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/ch3981-nutr-bachelor-of-applied-science-human-nutrition/
CH3700 Graduate Diploma In Laboratory Technology (GDILT) Level 71 year (full time), 3 years part time
Point of contact to field any enquiries Grant Bennett and Elaine Rutherford
Email: grant.bennett@ara.ac.nz or elaine.rutherford@ara.ac.nz
Course Details: https://www.ara.ac.nz/products/programme/ch3700-stru-graduate-diploma-in-laboratory-technology/
AUT - AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science
Duration: 3 Years full-time / part-time available
Course details (AK1041):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/bachelor-of-science
Bachelor of Science (Food Safety)
Duration: 3 Years
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Dr Brent Seale, Programme Leader
Email:
brent.seale@aut.ac.nz
Course details:
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/bachelor-of-science/food-safety-major
Bachelor of Science (Food Science)
Duration: 3 Years
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Dr Michelle Yoo, Programme Leader
Email:
michelle.yoo@aut.ac.nz
Course details:
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/bachelor-of-science/food-science-major
EIT - EASTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science (Level 7)
EIT
Duration: 3 years full time, or 6 years part time by distance
Course details:
www.eit.ac.nz/programmes/bachelor-of-viticulture-and-wine-science/
Graduate Diploma in Oenology (Level 7)
EIT
Duration: 1 year full time, or 2 years part time by distance
Course details:
www.eit.ac.nz/programmes/graduate-diploma-in-oenology/
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science (Food Science)
Duration: 3 years full time
Course details:
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/Qualifications/Qualification/?QualCode=b.science
Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing
Duration: 3 Years full time
Course details: www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/Qualifications/Qualification/?QualCode=b.agribusiness%20%26%20food%20mktg
Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology
Duration: 3 years full time
Course details:
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/Qualifications/Qualification/?QualCode=b.viticulture%20%26%20oenology
MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
Massey University School of Food and Advanced Technology.
Duration: 4 Years
Contact: Professor John Bronlund, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 6 350 5934951 6140
Email:
J.E.Bronlund@massey.ac.nz
Course details:
www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course-paper/programme.cfm?major_code=2869&prog_id=93353
Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Sciences)
Massey University School of Food and Advanced Technology.
Duration: 3 Years
The degree can be completed at the Albany (Auckland) or Palmerston North campuses.
Contact: Professor Jane Coad, School of Food and Advanced Technology , Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 6 951 6321
Email:
J.Coad@massey.ac.nz
Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition)
Massey University School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition.
Contact: Pamela von Hurst , School of Sport, Exercise and Nutrition, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 9 414 0800 ext 43657
Email:
P.R.vonHurst@massey.ac.nz
Course details:
www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course/programme.cfm?major_code=PHMNT&prog_id=92411
Bachelor of Food Technology (Honours)
Massey University School of Food and Advanced Technology
Duration: 4 Years
Food Product Technology Major
Final 2 years' course papers: Food Technology 5: Food Microbiology and Safety, Food Technology 6: Food Characterisation, Food Chemistry, Food Formulation Technology, Nutrition & Food Choice, Statistical Modelling for Engineers and Technologists, Process Engineering Operations, Reaction Technologies and Process Modelling, Food Packaging Engineering and Legislation, Industrial Systems Improvement, Advanced Food Technology, Innovative Food Design and Development, Food Technology Project and a Prescribed elective.
Food Process Engineering Major
Final 2 years' course papers: Food Technology 5: Food Microbiology and Safety, Food Technology 6: Food Characterisation, Food Chemistry, Food Formulation Technology, Bioseparation and Purification Processes, Statistical Modelling for Engineers and Technologists, Process Engineering Operations, Reaction Technologies and Process Modelling, Food Packaging Engineering and Legislation, Industrial Systems Improvement, Food Engineering Research Project, Food Engineering Design, Process Control, Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering.
No entry requirements but recommended subjects to study at school: Mathematics with Calculus, Chemistry and Physics.
Major Strengths: The BFoodTech(Hons) degree continues to be the premier course of its type in New Zealand, and has produced highly sought after food technology graduates for the NZ food industry for over 50 years. The programme integrates food science, food engineering, nutrition, consumer science and business. Students taking this course can elect to specialize via either the Food Process Engineering major (internationally accredited through Engineering NZ under the Washington Accord) or the Food Product Technology (internationally accredited through Engineering NZ under the Sydney Accord). Both majors are programmes approved by the Institute of Food Technologists).
The
Food Product Technology major can be completed at the Auckland (Albany) or Palmerston North (Manawatu) campuses.
The
Food Process Engineering major can be started at the Auckland (Albany) or Palmerston North (Manawatu) campuses but the final one and a half years must be completed in Palmerston North.
Contact: Dr Richard Love, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 6 356 9099 Ext 83314
Email:
R.J.Love@massey.ac.nz
OR
Dr Sung Je Lee, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 414 0800 extn 43648
Email:
S.J.Lee@massey.ac.nz
Course details:
www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=93396
Website:
www.massey.ac.nz/massey/explore/food/food_home.cfm
Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology
Massey University School of Food and Advanced Technology
Contact: Dr Richard Love, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 6 356 9099 Ext 83314
Email:
R.J.Love@massey.ac.nz
OR
Dr Sung Je Lee, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 414 0800 extn 43648
Email:
S.J.Lee@massey.ac.nz
Course details:
www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=92441
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The University of Auckland
The food industry predominantly employs graduates in Chemicals and Materials, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Duration: 4 year programme
Course details:
www.engineering.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/futureundergraduates/fu-study-options/bachelorofengineeringbehons
Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Nutrition)
The University of Auckland
Duration: 3 years
Course details:
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/food-science/undergraduate.html
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Food Science)
The University of Auckland
Duration: 4 years
Course details:
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/food-science/postgraduate.html
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
University of Canterbury College of Engineering
The food industry predominantly employs graduates in Chemical and Process, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
Duration: 4 years
Course details:
Why study at the Faculty of Engineering | University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Product Design (Chemical Formulation Design)
University of Canterbury School of Product Design
Duration: 3 years
Course details:
Chemical Formulation Design | Subjects | University of Canterbury
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Bachelor of Applied Science in Consumer Food Science
University of Otago
Duration: 3 Years
Final 2 years Course Papers: Food Systems 1 & 2, Sensory Science, Food and Consumers, Advanced Sensory Science and a full year capstone course in Food Product Development. Consumer Food Science students also complete a compulsory minor or second major in a subject such as Marketing, Management, Nutrition Communication or Entrepreneurship.Pre-requisites: NCEA Level 3 Biology, Maths and English are recommended.
Major Strength: This programme develops skills to enable students to work at the interface between technical food science and consumer science/marketing. The capstone Food Product Development paper provides hands-on experience, working with an industry mentor, to apply all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the degree programme, to a real food product development challenge.
Contact: Dr Miranda Mirosa, Food Science, University of Otago,
PO Box 56, Dunedin.
Ph: +64 3 479-7953
Email:
miranda.mirosa@otago.ac.nz
Website:
www.otago.ac.nz/foodscience/.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Consumer Food Science
University of Otago
Duration: 1 Year
Course Papers: Students undertake a 60 point individual research project leading to a dissertation, plus six 10 point taught modules on advanced topics. The Research Methods module is compulsory, with the remaining 5 modules being selected from a range on offer, in accordance with the student’s interests.
Pre-requisites: BAppSc in Consumer Food Science (at the required entry standard).
Major Strength: Students develop research skills, are trained in critical thinking and problem solving, and gain the experience of managing a research project during their Honours year.
Contact: Dr Miranda Mirosa, Food Science, University of Otago,
PO Box 56, Dunedin.
Ph: +64 3 479-7953
Email:
miranda.mirosa@otago.ac.nz
Website:
www.otago.ac.nz/foodscience/.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science
University of Otago
Duration: 3 Years
Final 2 years Course Papers: Food systems 1 & 2, Sensory Science, Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Structure and Function, Food Preservation and Processing and a full year capstone course in Food Product Development. Advanced Food Microbiology and Advanced Sensory Science are also offered.
Pre-requisites: NCEA level 3 Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Physics are recommended.
Major Strength: Staff active in research and strong linkages with other University departments and industry mean that this Department offers particularly comprehensive courses in Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Product Development and Sensory Science. The capstone Food Product Development paper provides hands-on experience, working with an industry mentor, to apply all the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the degree programme to a real food product development challenge.
Contact: Professor Phil Bremer, Food Science, University of Otago,
PO Box 56, Dunedin.
Ph: +64 3 479-5469
Email:
phil.bremer@otago.ac.nz
Website:
www.otago.ac.nz/foodscience/.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science
University of Otago
Duration: 1 Year
Course Papers: Students undertake a 60 point individual research project leading to a dissertation, plus six 10 point taught modules on advanced topics. The Research Methods module is compulsory, with the remaining 5 modules being selected from a range on offer, in accordance with the student’s interests.
Pre-requisites: BSc in Food Science (at the required entry standard), including either Advanced Sensory Science, or Food Microbiology.
Major Strength: Students develop research skills, are trained in critical thinking and problem solving, and gain the experience of managing a research project during their Honours year.
Contact: Professor Phil Bremer, Food Science, University of Otago,
PO Box 56, Dunedin.
Ph: +64 3 479-5469
Email:
phil.bremer@otago.ac.nz
Website:
www.otago.ac.nz/foodscience/.
UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The University of Waikato
The food industry predominantly employs graduates in Chemical and Biological, Materials and Process, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.
Duration: 4 years
Course details:
www.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/bachelor-of-engineering-with-honours
WINTEC - WAIKATO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Technology (Science)
Wintec
Specialising in Biotechnology, Food technology or Agritechnology.
Duration: 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Course details:
www.wintec.ac.nz/study-at-wintec/courses/applied-science-and-primary-industries/science-technology/bachelor-of-technology
Dairy Processing
Wintec
Dairy Processing Level 3
New Zealand Diploma in Dairy Processing (Level 6), 2 years
Course details:
www.wintec.ac.nz/study-at-wintec/courses/applied-science-and-primary-industries/dairy-processing
POST GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES
The following post-graduate qualifications are available:
AUT - AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The Department of Food Science and Microbiology offers a range of postgraduate degrees:
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Duration: 1 year full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
Course details (HA1040):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/bachelor-of-science-honours?source=/science
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
Duration: 4 year full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK2040):
www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/science/courses/bachelor-of-advanced-science-honours
Postgraduate Certificate in Science
Duration: 0.5 year full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK1039):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/postgraduate-certificate-in-science?source=/science
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Duration: 1 year full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK1038):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/postgraduate-diploma-in-science?source=/science
Master of Science (specialised in Food Science)
Duration: 1 calendar year full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK2037):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/master-of-science?source=/science
Master of Science (Research) specialised in Food Science
Duration: 2 years full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK1037):
www.aut.ac.nz/study/study-options/science/courses/master-of-science-research
Master of Philosophy
Duration: 1 year full-time / part-time available
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
AUT Graduate Research School
Email:
doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK3720):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/master-of-philosophy?source=/science
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration: 3 to 6 years full time
Contact: Winnie Zhu, Programme Advisor
Email:
winnie.zhu@aut.ac.nz
Professor Owen Young, Head of Food Science and Microbiology Department
Email:
owen.young@aut.ac.nz
AUT Graduate Research School
Email:
doctoral.and.mphil.admissions@aut.ac.nz
Course details (AK3518):
www.aut.ac.nz/courses/doctor-of-philosophy?source=/science
LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
Postgraduate Diploma in Horticultural Science
Duration: 1 year
Course details:
www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/Qualifications/Qualification/?QualCode=pd.horticultural%20science
MASSEY UNIVERSITY
Master of Food Technology
PhD
Contact: Dr Michael Parker, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 6 356 9066 ext 83017
Email:
M.E.Parker@massey.ac.nz or
Academicadvice@massey.ac.nz
Contact: Dr Eustina Fraser, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 414 0800 ext 43028
Email:
H.E.Fraser@massey.ac.nz
Course details (search for the programme):
http://www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=93444
Fonterra Graduate Technical Programme
Master of Dairy Science and Technology
Our award-winning Technical Graduate Programme (FGTP) is globally recognised, as our graduates focus on building deep Dairy Technical know-how while achieving a
Masters of Dairy Science and Technology.
The FGTP 12-month programme offers unique, challenging and exciting opportunities to develop a breadth of experience across our co-operative. FGTPs gain practical experience in Dairy operations through rotations across New Zealand. They learn from subject matter experts to develop both technical and leadership capability. During the programme the FGTP’s lead a meaningful research project to complete their Masters qualification.
Details and application:
www.fonterra.com/nz/en/careers/graduate-careers/technical-graduate-programme.html
Bachelor of Science with Honours (Human Nutrition)
Master of Science (Human Nutrition)
Post Graduate Diploma in Science (Human Nutrition)
The degree can be completed at the Albany (Auckland) or Palmerston North campuses.
Contact: Professor Jane Coad, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 6 951 6321
Email:
J.Coad@massey.ac.nz
Contact: Dr Pamela von Hurst, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 9 414 0800 ext 43657
Email:
P.R.vonHurst@massey.ac.nz
Course details (search for the programme):
www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=92431&mc=2408
Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Contact: Associate Professor Rozanne Kruger, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland
Ph: +64 9 9 414 0800 ext 43661
Email:
R.Kruger@massey.ac.nz
OR
Contact: Elizabeth Stewart, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 9 414 0800 ext 43660
Email:
E.Stewart@massey.ac.nz
Course details:
www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=92431&mc=2867
Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology
Contact: Dr Louise Brough, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Palmerston North.
Ph: +64 9 9 414 0800 ext 84575
Email:
L.Brough@massey.ac.nz
OR
Contact: Elizabeth Stewart, School of Food and Advanced Technology, Massey University, Albany, Auckland.
Ph: +64 9 9 414 0800 ext 43660
Email:
E.Stewart@massey.ac.nz
Course details:
www.massey.ac.nz/programme/?id=93287
UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND
Master of Science (MSc) in Food Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Food Science
Course details:
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/food-science/postgraduate.html
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science
Course details:
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/food-science/doctoral.html
Master of Engineering Studies in Food Engineering
Course details:
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/food-engineering/postgraduate.html
Master of Engineering and PhD in Engineering
Course details:
www.auckland.ac.nz/en/study/study-options/find-a-study-option/master-of-engineering-me.html
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
Master of Engineering and PhD in Engineering
Course details:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/engineering/qualifications-and-courses/postgraduate-information/
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Food Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Consumer Food Science
Master of Science in Food Science
(The MSc is a research masters, by papers and thesis (2 years) or by thesis only (1 year)
Master of Science in Consumer Food Science
(The MSc is a research masters, by papers and thesis (2 years) or by thesis only (1 year)
Doctor of Philosophy
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science in Consumer Food Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science in Consumer Food Science
Master of Applied Science in Consumer Food Science (Coursework Masters)
Contact: Melanie O'Brien, Postgraduate Administrator, Food Science, University of Otago,
PO Box 56, Dunedin.
Ph: +64 3 479-7558
Email:
foodscience.postgrad@otago.ac.nz
Website:
www.otago.ac.nz/foodscience/
Diploma for Graduates in Food Science or Consumer Food Science
Duration – 1 year minimum (usually 18 months), depending on education background.
Course Papers – Papers recommended by DipGrad course advisor on an individual basis. Minimum 120 credits taken, with a minimum of 72 credits at 300-level or above.
Pre-requisites – Any graduate may undertake a DipGrad, irrespective of their previous major subject, but some knowledge required as 300-level papers are selected.
Major Strength - A Diploma for Graduates is a program for anyone who wishes to change their career path and retrain in the subject of Food Science or Consumer Food Science.
If you wish to study at a postgraduate level but do not have the required prerequisites, the Diploma for Graduates can help you gain the credits and knowledge you need.
Still studying? You can begin your DipGrad while you are still working towards a Bachelor’s degree. However, the Diploma can only be awarded once you are ready to graduate, or have graduated, with your Bachelor’s degree.
Contact: Assoc. Professor John Birch – DipGrad Coordinator, Department of Food Science
Ph: +64 3 479 7566
Email:
John.birch@otago.ac.nz
Website:
www.otago.ac.nz/foodscience/
UNIVERSITY OF WAIKATO
Post Graduate Diploma in Science
Master of Science
Master of Science (Research)
Master of Science (Technology)
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Practice
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Course options - Science:
https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/science-qualifications
Course options - Engineering:
https://sci.waikato.ac.nz/study/qualifications/engineering-qualifications
Contact the relevant tertiary institution for more details.
