Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours – BFoodTech(Hons)
Other Engineering
A course by
Massey University
Massey University’s Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours is a unique four-year degree in Australasia combining food science, food engineering, and food business. Graduates are highly sought after, entering careers in food product development, process design, and the wider food technology sector.
NZ$9,157
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NZQA Level 8 Certification (480 Credits)
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NZ$9,157
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 8 Certification (480 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Graduate with technical and practical skills in food technology
Be able to apply engineering and scientific principles in the design, development, and manufacturing of food products, with knowledge spanning food science, process engineering, and food business.
Work-ready for roles in the food industry
What You're Signing Up For
This four-year, NZQF Level 8 honours degree integrates food science, engineering, and business disciplines. Students specialise in either Food Product Technology or Food Process Engineering, gaining practical laboratory, workshop, and project experience. The programme features hands-on industry placements totalling 800 hours, preparation for immediate entry into key roles in the New Zealand and international food industries, and pathways for postgraduate study. The degree is IFT-accredited and covers the theory and practical skills needed to innovate, design, and lead in food manufacturing, quality management, product development, and process improvement.
Course Content
- Plant biology, chemistry, physics, and biochemistry fundamentals
- Engineering & technology principles
- Mathematics and statistics for engineers
- Food product development and manufacturing principles
- Industrial microbiology
- Food process engineering and modelling
- Food chemistry, formulation, and characterisation
- Human nutrition related to food technology
- Food microbiology and safety
- Food legislation and packaging
- Quality management, innovation, industrial systems improvement
- Practical work placements in food industry settings
- Two major specialisations: Food Product Technology, Food Process Engineering
What you need to know first
Meet Massey University entrance requirements
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