About the course
Enhance your career in the food industry with a Master of Food Safety and Quality. You will play a key role in managing food safety and quality in any food manufacturing company, food auditing company, or regulatory authority. Food safety and quality are essential to the success of all food manufacturing companies and critical for New Zealand’s economic success. Food manufacturers need absolute confidence in the safety and quality of their products. You can choose to study full time or part time with a programme supported with an online learning environment. Food companies have a growing need for expertise in food safety and quality. If they do not have this expertise themselves, consultants with the relevant qualifications provide them with services. You could start your own consultancy business. Or to work for the government department overseeing food safety in your country. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
Start dates and prices
Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Semester 1 (February), 2024 |
Palmerston North |
Semester 1 (February), 2024 |
Off-campus |
Semester 2 (July), 2024 |
Palmerston North |
Semester 2 (July), 2024 |
Off-campus |
Summer (November), 2024 |
Palmerston North |
Summer (November), 2024 |
Off-campus |
Semester 1 (February), 2025 |
Palmerston North |
Semester 1 (February), 2025 |
Off-campus |
Semester 2 (July), 2025 |
Palmerston North |
Semester 2 (July), 2025 |
Off-campus |
Summer (November), 2025 |
Palmerston North |
Summer (November), 2025 |
Off-campus |
Semester 1 (February), 2026 |
Palmerston North |
Semester 1 (February), 2026 |
Off-campus |
Semester 2 (July), 2026 |
Palmerston North |
Semester 2 (July), 2026 |
Off-campus |
Summer (November), 2026 |
Palmerston North |
Summer (November), 2026 |
Off-campus |
How to apply
Entry requirements for Massey University
An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution is required.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 90
TOEFL pBT - 575
A completed Bachelors with Honours degree in food engineering, food science or food technology, or equivalent, or A completed Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, or equivalent and completed at least 36 months relevant professional experience in the food or biological products industry.
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0
Application deadline:
This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.
Further information
Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Massey University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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