Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology – GDipDairySciTec
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Massey University’s Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology is for those working in the dairy or affiliated industries. It enables up-skilling, professional development and provides a platform for career development within the industry.
What will you learn?
When you graduate, you will be able to apply enhanced technical skills and competencies across an extended range of dairy processing and manufacturing systems.
The qualification provides an immersion into the key elements relating to the production of dairy ingredients and products . It provides you with knowledge across specific manufacturing systems. You will also gain a broad understanding of food safety and quality assurance principles.
You’ll study the principles of dairy microbiology and food safety, engineering, processing and chemistry and learn how to apply these principles as part of the manufacturing of dairy ingredients, such as milk powders, milkfat and lactose, as well as dairy products. such as cheese, yogurt and ice cream.
Leading agriculture study in New Zealand
The production and manufacture of dairy ingredients and foods has been central to the New Zealand economy for many years. Massey University has an established reputation for excellence in delivery of qualifications supporting the food sector and the dairy industry.
Flexible and practical
The Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology is offered via distance learning. There are short contact workshops - on-campus sessions at the Massey University Manawatū campus. Lectures are delivered both at the contact workshops and are recorded so that they can be watched at a time that suits you.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Admission to Massey
All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.
Specific requirements
To enter the Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology you will:
- have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent; or
- provide evidence of practical, professional and/or scholarly experience equivalent to a relevant bachelor's degree.
In all cases you will have been employed in the dairy industry for at least one year, and have ongoing employment in the dairy industry while studying.
You will need to provide a current CV containing details of academic and work history.
You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
English language requirements
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.
This qualification is classified as NZQF Level 7 and requires the same English language standard as most undergraduate bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates.
Prior learning, credit and exemptions
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:
- review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
- contact us through the Get advice button.
English language skills
If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.
Official regulations
To understand what you need to study and must complete to graduate read the official rules and regulations for this qualification.
You should read these together with all other relevant Statutes and Regulations of the University including the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.
Returning students
For returning students, there may be changes to the majors and minors available and the courses you need to take. Go to the section called ‘Transitional Provisions’ in the Regulations to find out more.
In some cases the qualification or specialisation you enrolled in may no longer be taking new enrolments, so may not appear on these web pages. To find information on the regulations for these qualifications go to the Massey University Calendar.
Please contact us through the Get advice button on this page if you have any questions.
About the provider
Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa is a leading New Zealand university, world-renowned for unique practical qualifications, ground-breaking research, and online courses.
Each year over 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries find a warm welcome at Massey. We are ranked in the top 250 universities in the world by QS World Rankings and have a well-established reputation for academic leadership, research excellence and innovative teaching.