Master of Science in Food Innovation
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Healthy food and nutrition is an essential for a healthy future. Lincoln University’s Master of Science and Food Innovation will expand your future with the knowledge and skills to create new foods, and to be at the forefront of creating original and innovative nutritional solutions.
Study duration
This is a 180-credit programme that will be completed in 12 months (three consecutive semesters, including a full summer semester from November to February).
Study for free
If you're a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Zealand at the time of study, you may be eligible for free tuition fees. Part time study options may be available. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more.
About this programme
This master’s degree that seeds the technical skills, nutritional and biochemical knowledge to innovate in the global food industry.
You can complete the programme in 12 months if you start in February or July which includes a summer semester which runs from November to February.
You’ll gain an awareness of the market challenges and issues in developing new food products, and learn about food quality, composition and processing safety, human nutrition and sensory evaluation.
You’ll graduate with the abilities to succeed in both national and international companies, and even be able to design and create your own unique products.
How you’ll grow
- By developing an understanding of how food composition and processing affects food quality.
- The factors that drive consumer appreciation of foods, food biochemistry, food microbiology and food toxins.
- Strong skills in applied research and problem-based learning.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Master of Science in Food Innovation, you’ll be ready for roles in food science, product development science, food safety, laboratory analysis, quality control, food production, biochemistry and consultancy.
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.