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Lincoln University

Christchurch , South Island ,New Zealand

Master of Science in Food Innovation

Lincoln University's Master of Science in Food Innovation is a one year master (180 credits) targeted at creating world-leading food scientists. Our students focus on food composition, quality, processing, innovation, marketing and human nutrition. This broad base provides graduates with the necessary skills to succeed, whether it is as an employee of national or international companies or creating your own unique products. Food innovation is not only critical to the economic viability of New Zealand, but for the world as a whole. Lincoln University is long-established in research and education with a land and food focus. As New Zealand’s specialist land-based university, Lincoln attracts internationally renowned researchers to utilise their theoretical knowledge of science to the applied benefit of the food industry.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a graduate of the Master of Science in Food Innovation, you’ll be ready for roles like Food Scientist, Product Development Scientist, Food Safety Officer, Laboratory Analyst, Quality Control Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Food Biochemist or Food Consultant.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • A relevant New Zealand level 7 bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent with a B average or better in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses

 

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