Food Science is a new science with many exciting discoveries waiting to be made. The food industry is a major industry in any country. In New Zealand it is of paramount importance to the economy. The Auckland region contains many food factories and in addition there are major government laboratories involved in research on food. The programme will take advantage of the facilities and expertise found in the Auckland area.
Graduates can anticipate finding employment in the food industry or a food research institute.
Both the Master of Science and Postgraduate Diploma will require candidates to have a high level Bachelor's degree in science or technology or a related field. Postgraduate Diploma students will also produce a research report which will be based on a short project. The Master's course includes a research thesis. Students who have specialised in Food Science or Food Technology for an Honours degree may apply to do an MSc in Food Science by thesis only. There will be limitation on the number of students in the Master's and Diploma courses.