The Food Science major in the Bachelor of Science at Auckland University of Technology introduces you to the science behind the food we eat. 

It can open the door to a wide range of careers in food science.

Food innovation is driven by trends like reducing sugar, sodium and fat; using more natural flavorings and colorings, and improving the shelf-life of foods. 

Food scientists are critical in the production of food. 

They develop new food products, improve sensory attributes and nutritional content of foods, and find new ways to preserve, process, package and distribute food.

Study food science and become familiar with food chemistry, food microbiology, sensory science, food product development and food processing and technology. 

You learn to analyze the characteristics of food, discover new food sources, and research how to make processed foods safe and healthy.

Key features

• A wide range of careers within the food sector
• Focuses on the science behind the food we eat
• Flexibility: tailor your degree with a second major, minor or electives of your choice
• Complete an industry-related project (Capstone Project) in your final year

• Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport
• Certified copy of marriage certificate (If required)
• Official academic transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (If Available)
• CV/Work experience (If required)
• A copy of the document(s) in the original language/and official English translation

All applicants need to meet AUT’s minimum entry requirements qualification equivalent to New Zealand year 13 or University Entrance.

High school qualifications from different countries:

India: 

• 12 years of schooling with an overall average of 75% in four academic subjects, including a min 60% in English from the All-India Senior Certificate (AISSC).
• All other Higher Secondary State Board Examinations require an overall average of 80% in four academic subjects with a min 65% in English.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus one year of successful study at bachelor's level; or
• Senior High School graduation plus completion of a two-year diploma, with good grades, at a recognized university.
• A Tier 1 score in the National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao) at a recognized institution

Don’t meet the entry requirements?

Consider starting with:

• Certificate in Applied Science
• Certificate in Science and Technology

Foundation programmes

If you don’t have the academic qualifications needed for direct entry into an AUT programme, you can enroll in a foundation programme.

If you successfully complete the foundation programme and get the required grades, you are guaranteed entry into an appropriate AUT programme.