Bachelor of Science majoring in Food Science

Summary

Lincoln University’s Bachelor of Science programme is applied and context-based. We aim to produce graduates who have a firm grounding in the basic sciences. These can be applied to processes in the environment, in ecosystems and biota or at the molecular level; helping you contribute to sustainable management and conservation of land, water and air and the country’s abundant natural resources. As our world changes, we need highly skilled individuals who can tackle the big issues. How do we feed the world while minimising environmental impact? How do we protect our environment from biological threats? How do we maintain good environmental quality? These are the pressing questions facing scientists of the future. As a Lincoln B.Sc. graduate, you can help answer them.

Summary of Regulations

All of the following:

• Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
• Pass all compulsory courses
• Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at the 100 level
• Complete at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level.
• Meet the requirements of at least one of the named Bachelor of Science majors.

The Food Science major in Lincoln's BSc focuses on something that we all need - food. Food also happens to be key to New Zealand's economy. Graduates of this major will be the drivers of the New Zealand economy of the future and will possess the scientific and personal skills to make you highly employable not only in the New Zealand food industry but globally. The course is taught by world-leading academics and covers practical and theoretical aspects of food composition, processing, microbiology, safety, nutrition, sensory evaluation and consumer-focused product innovation. Guest speakers from industry, together with problem-based active learning tasks, ensure students have a hands-on engagement with potential employers from the beginning of their studies.

Students can start in:
• Semester One (late February) or
• Semester Two (mid July).
There are also options for starting in summer semesters.