Overview

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.

Governments are asking food companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, meaning production must be sustainable while guaranteeing supply. It’s also crucial that the industry meets consumer demands for nutritious, tasty, safe foods produced with a low carbon footprint.

You’ll focus on using cutting-edge technologies to create innovative new food products with high nutritional value and low environmental impact, preparing you to take advantage of career opportunities in this hugely important area.

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Science (Food Innovation) from Lincoln University Canterbury 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Food Quality and Consumer Acceptance

Biochemistry

Food Engineering

Biometrics

Processing Food for Consumers
Food Product Innovation and Quality

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Christchurch, New Zealand

Disciplines

Food Science View 9 other Bachelors in Food Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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60

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Other requirements

General requirements

University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
Biology (highly recommended)
Chemistry (highly recommended)
Computing
English (highly recommended)
Māori Studies
Maths / Statistics (highly recommended)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37000 NZD / year

≈ 37000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7626 NZD / year

≈ 7626 NZD / year

Living costs

Christchurch

New Zealand

1300 - 2000 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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