| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-03 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | - |
Program Overview
The Master of Food Science (MFoodSci) at the University of Auckland is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in food science, including food chemistry, food safety, and food process engineering. The program serves as a bridge for students with an undergraduate degree in related disciplines to enter the food science field and boasts a strong record of graduate employability within the food industry. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory work, fieldwork, and research supervision, and graduates are well-prepared for careers in various food science-related fields.
Program Outline
Master of Food Science (MFoodSci) at the University of Auckland
Degree Overview:
The MFoodSci is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in key aspects of food science, including food chemistry, food safety, and food process engineering. This program serves as a bridge for students with an undergraduate degree in related disciplines to enter the food science field. The MFoodSci boasts a strong record of graduate employability within the food industry.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Duration: 18 months (full-time) or 3 years (part-time)
- Start Dates: Semester One (March) or Semester Two (July)
- Available Locations: City Campus
- Points: 180
- Program Type: Taught postgraduate
Curriculum:
- Compulsory Courses:
- CHEMMAT 757: Engineering Biotechnology
- FOODSCI 703: Food Processing
- FOODSCI 706: Food Safety
- FOODSCI 707: Food Science
- FOODSCI 708: Advanced Food Science
- FOODSCI 752
- FOODSCI 752: Research Proposal (15 points)
- Elective Courses:
- Students must choose at least 30 points from the following:
- FOODSCI 715: Food Allergens and Intolerants
- FOODSCI 740: Food Analysis
- FOODSCI 750: Advanced Topics in Food Science 1
- FOODSCI 751: Advanced Topics in Food Science 2
- Up to 30 points from other 700-level courses offered at the University
- Students may opt for a 30-point research project (FOODSCI 790) or a 60-point dissertation (FOODSCI 791).
- Dissertation Option:
- Students who choose the dissertation option will take:
- FOODSCI 703: Food Processing
- FOODSCI 706: Food Safety
- FOODSCI 707: Food Science
- FOODSCI 708: Advanced Food Science
- FOODSCI 752
- 30 points from Food Science elective courses
- FOODSCI 791: Dissertation (60 points)
Sample Program Structure:
- Semester 1 (60 points):
- FOODSCI 703: Food Processing (15 points)
- FOODSCI 707: Food Science (15 points)
- FOODSCI 740: Food Analysis (15 points)
- FOODSCI 750: Advanced Topics in Food Science 1 (15 points)
- Semester 2 (60 points):
- FOODSCI 708: Advanced Food Science (15 points)
- FOODSCI 751: Advanced Topics in Food Science 2 (15 points)
- CHEMMAT 757: Engineering Biotechnology (15 points)
- FOODSCI 752: Research Proposal (15 points)
- Semester 3 (60 points):
- Choose either:
- FOODSCI 790: Research Project (30 points)
- FOODSCI 715: Food Allergens and Intolerants (15 points)
- FOODSCI 706: Food Safety (15 points)
- Or:
- FOODSCI 791: Dissertation (60 points)
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the course. They may include:
- Written assignments
- Examinations
- Presentations
- Research projects
- Practical work
Teaching:
The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory work, fieldwork, and research supervision. The teaching staff comprises experienced food science academics and researchers.
Careers:
MFoodSci graduates are well-prepared for careers in various food science-related fields, including:
- Food analysis
- Quality control and assurance
- Product development
- Sensory & Consumer testing
- Food manufacturing
- Technical sales
- Regulating authorities
- Academic and industry research Graduates are also eligible to pursue further studies in a PhD program.
Other:
- The program includes a research component that allows students to gain practical research experience under the superviion of a food science academic.
- The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to study full-time or part-time.
- Students may have the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners on their research projects.
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Taught (180 points)
Minimum program requirements:
- Applicants may require higher grades than listed here, as each application is individually assessed.
Grade Required:
- GPA (University of Auckland): 4.0
Taught (180 points):
- bachelor's degree
University of Auckland:
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant science subject from the University of Auckland with a GPA of at least 4.0 in at least 75 points above Stage II. Relevant science subjects may include biology, biotechnology, chemistry, food process engineering, food science, and pharmacology.
Other tertiary institutions:
- A Bachelor's degree in Food Science or another relevant subject with a GPE of 4.0 is required from a recognized University (or similar institute).
- Relevant subjects include biology, biotechnology, chemistry, food processing engineering, food science, and pharmacology.
Alternative pathways:
- Applicants who don't meet the GPA requirements can gain entry by completing and passing 60 points towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Food Science.
