Dunedin,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc - Food and Agriculture in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago
University of Otago
|
Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
46,909
(c. USD27,185.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Today's consumers have growing expectations about their food choices: seeking options that are low-carb, vitamin-fortified, fat-free, organic, sustainably-sourced, isotonic, carbon-neutral, enriched, genetically-altered, nutritious... while still prioritizing taste, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Understanding diverse global market preferences and mastering production and distribution logistics presents significant hurdles for food manufacturers.
This is where food and agricultural experts play a crucial role. They specialize in transforming conceptual products into tangible goods. Students in Food and Agriculture programs explore the technical, economic, and psychological aspects affecting food selection, manufacturing processes, marketing strategies, packaging information, and legal compliance.
For degree completion through coursework and a thesis, students typically engage in full-time study lasting between two to three years. Those pursuing thesis-only degrees generally complete their studies within one to two years of full-time equivalent work. Any variations to these timelines require authorization from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
Every applicant must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) on the basis of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or equivalent must have achieved a grade of at least B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation requirement of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Every applicant must either
be a graduate with an average grade of at least B for the appropriate 300-level papers, or
have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) on the basis of the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science or equivalent must have achieved a grade of at least B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation requirement of the qualification concerned.
In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.
Tuition
NZD
46,909