Bachelor of Science - Food Innovation Major

Summary

How do we feed a growing global population with less environmental impact? Recent world events have highlighted major challenges, with climate change and limited food supply both posing risks to society.

How do we feed the growing global population while reducing environmental and social impacts? How do we meet the demand for tasty, and safe foods while ensuring they're nutritious? How do we preserve the unique heritage of Aotearoa New Zealand?

This degree will equip you to answer these questions with an understanding of food from the farm to the fork. You’ll focus on using cutting-edge technologies to create innovative new food products with that have high nutritional value and low environmental impacts, preparing you to take advantage of career opportunities in this hugely important area.

How you’ll grow

• Understanding the science and technology of food production, including biology, chemistry, engineering, management, marketing, microbiology and sensory analysis
• Developing your knowledge of modern technologies including aquaculture, cultured and fermented foods and vertical farming
• Acquiring skills in the biological, chemical and physical analysis of food, as well as food marketing, scientific method and scientific writing
• Appreciating the role of scientific research on food and the scientific and technological principles of food production.

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Science (Food Innovation) will prepare you for careers in food science research and new product development with food companies or other food-related organisations such as research centres, laboratories or the Ministry of Primary Industries.