About the course

Consumers want foods that are new and exciting, while also being nutritious, safe, tasty, convenient and produced in an environmentally responsible manner. Food companies need to cost-effectively produce foods that meet increasingly diverse market needs. Regulatory agencies insist foods conform to legislation around composition and safety. The challenge for the food scientist is to blend biology, chemistry, consumer research and nutrition to solve the problems of developing a safe, healthy, sustainable and nutritious food supply for people everywhere.

　　Food Science is a portable degree. You can find Food Science jobs all over the world. You can use both creative and technical skills in developing new food products. Food Science is a very practical application of basic science (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology) training with a product, consumer and market focus. There’s a mix of scientific research, practical application and consumer interaction required to get the job done.

　　As a Food Science graduate, you will have good prospects here in New Zealand and also exciting opportunities overseas. Our graduates frequently find employment before they have even completed their final year at university.

　　You could end up working for a national or international food company specialising in dairy, confectionery, brewing, fruit and vegetables, seafood or any other foodstuff. There are also positions for Food Science graduates in research institutes, for example Plant & Food Research, or government agencies such as the Ministry for Primary Industries. Careers in areas such as product development, food quality management, chemical/nutritional analysis, sensory analysis, marketing and research will be at your fingertips. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: NZ$40,952

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Dunedin

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Otago

You must provide scanned copies of your previous official academic transcripts (awards gained, marks, grades) with your application.

　　IELTS: IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 6.0)

　　TOEFL IBT: Score of 80 (writing 20), TOEFL PBT: Score of 550 (TWE 4.5)

　　International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.

　　GCE Advanced Levels: minimum grade of 8.

　　Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Otago. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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