Bachelor of Science - Food Innovation Major
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
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.
The Bachelor of Science in Food Innovation will equip you to address these challenges by developing your expertise and knowledge in fermentation, advanced sensory analysis, nutrition, packaging, food safety and the environmental effects of food production.
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.
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.
About the provider
Lincoln University is one of the eight government universities in New Zealand. Established in 1878, it is governed by the Lincoln University Council.
Based in Canterbury, in the South Island of New Zealand, Lincoln offers a unique experience, a perfect balance of student and academic life and a host of recreation activities around the region.
The institution is rated the 15th best small university in the world by the QS World University Rankings. It is home to a diverse group of nearly 4,500 students who come from more than 80 different countries around the world.
Lincoln graduates have a 6 percent higher employment rate than those from other New Zealand universities and the number of students graduating from Lincoln is higher than the national average.
Students can choose from a wide range of specialist courses from three faculties and one division – the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce; the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences; the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design; and the University Studies and English Language Division.
Lincoln has dedicated itself towards undertaking meaningful research that makes a globally positive impact. Its sustainable approach and commitment towards handling climate change issues have attracted many postgraduate students studying at the institution.
The university also engages in other land-based research and hosts a range of research centres, including food research and innovation, land, environment and people, wildlife management and conservation, and soil and environmental research.
The university shares ties with leading organisations as well as research centres, which help students gain additional skills and knowledge through practical learning experiences.
The Lincoln University Students' Association (LUSA) is an active student body that governs a variety of clubs and organisations on campus.