Overview

Massey University’s Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours has been producing graduates for the New Zealand and international food industries for more than 50 years. It is the only degree in Australasia that combines food science, food engineering and food business.

Key facts

At the end of the 4-year qualification, you will be able to move directly into key roles in the food industry (such as product development, process improvement or food engineering) without further training.

Massey’s food technology qualification teaches you the fundamental and applied food technology skills that you will need in your career. You learn not only in the classroom, but in practical laboratory and workshop sessions that focus on real industry problems and solutions.

Career

When you graduate with your Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours you will find there is a wide range of employment opportunities in New Zealand and around the world.

Career progression in the food industry can be rapid. You may start out in your career in a technical role - often the stepping stone to senior management and leadership positions in the industry, or you could set up your own business. There are many potential roles.

Food technologist - researching new foods and drinks and developing new products, packaging or processes.
Product development technologist - specifically working on developing a new product from concept to product.
Process technologist - improving and fixing food product processes.
Process engineer - developing new technology that makes food production processes better.
Flavour technologist - developing flavour and texture innovations.
Packaging technologist - developing more efficient or sustainable food packaging.

Others include:

quality manager
food safety manager
production team leader
technical sales and support
winemaker or brewer
food microbiologist
food chemist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Biology

Chemistry for Biological Systems

Chemistry and the Physical World

Physics 1A: Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Engineering and Technology Principles
Science and Sustainability for Engineering and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Applications will be considered after these dates if spaces are available.

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

120 credits/year

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Disciplines

Food Technology View 3 other Bachelors in Food Technology 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.

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General requirements

Recommended

To be successful in your studies we recommend that you have the following:

NCEA

Mathematics: At least 16 NCEA Level 3 credits in Mathematics, normally including two of the following standards: AS91577 (Algebra), AS91578 (Differentiation), or AS91579 (Integration).
Physics: At least 16 NCEA Level 3 credits in Physics.
Chemistry: At least 14 NCEA level 3 credits in Chemistry.

Cambridge International Examinations

Mathematics: A Level: Mathematics (C Grade).
Physics: A Level: Physics (C Grade).
Chemistry: A Level: Chemistry (C Grade).

International Baccalaureate

Mathematics: (5 points Higher Level).
Physics: (5 points Higher Level).
Chemistry (5 points Higher Level.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

45580 NZD / year

≈ 45580 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9157 NZD / year

≈ 9157 NZD / year

Living costs

Palmerston North

New Zealand

1100 - 2100 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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