Learn how to develop the great-tasting food products of the future, incorporating exciting new nutritional health benefits.

The world looks to New Zealand as a trustworthy provider of safe, healthy food. 

As a food technologist, you will learn how to contribute to economic growth through improvements in productivity and Research and Development (R&D). 

You will play a key role in the development of new products and processes for the food industry.

Developing and improving food products, nutrition, health, and safety is a priority for food technologists. 

You will learn how to produce products that consumers desire. 

That might be products with new beneficial characteristics, products that taste amazing, or that have a longer shelf life but contain fewer additives. Or all three!

Global opportunities

By studying the Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) at Massey you will learn how to contribute towards the global trend and desire for healthier food. 

Some examples that have been worked on by Massey students include:

• a sports drink to improve performance
• a high-protein cereal
• an extruded snack high in protein but low in fat
• a low-calorie dessert or chocolate product.

• Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
• Proof of the name change
• High School graduation certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English Language proficiency
• A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
• Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)

To be admitted to an undergraduate qualification, applicants will need a minimum level of academic achievement from school, or another university or tertiary institution. 

The specific level depends on which country or region of the world they are from.

China:

• Senior High School graduation plus successful completion of one year of bachelor's-level study from a recognized institution; or
• Successful completion of a two-year diploma, or a minimum of two years out of a three-year diploma from a recognized institution; or
• Completed Gaokao with a tier-one score from the related province

India: 

• All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) Year 12 or Indian School Certificate (ISC) Year 12, with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 60% in English; or
• Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) – State Board Examination in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujurat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, with:
  • an overall average of 85% or higher (with no less than four academic subjects), with
  • a minimum of 70% or above in English.

Can't meet the entry requirements?

There are some alternative ways to help you enter the food technology program:

• Certificate in Science and Technology
• Diploma in Science and Technology
• Summer compact courses (at Auckland campus only)

Foundation qualifications to meet entry requirements

If you don't have the skills or qualifications you need to be accepted into your chosen study, you can do foundation qualifications.

• Foundation Certificate (International)
• Foundation Certificate (International Accelerated)