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Food Safety
| Food Safety - quick facts | |
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| Available as a major for | Master of Professional Studies in Food Safety (MProfStuds) |
| Undergraduate options in Food Science | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science and Nutrition |
| Further information |
Faculty of Science Postgraduate Prospectus Master of Professional Studies in Food Safety brochure (PDF) |
| Other specialisations you might be interested in | Food Science | Chemistry | Wine Science |
Food Safety is an area of great importance internationally, as highlighted by recent outbreaks of food borne diseases and food poisoning. It is particularly important to New Zealand because of our agricultural and industry-based food production and export markets.
This programme explains the:
- Theoretical and practical basis of food safety.
- Science and management of food chains from farmgate to fork.
- Legislation and regulations which govern good practice.
- Principal contaminants and their control.
Students will have the opportunity to undertake practical or investigative work which may be related to their workplace or industry.
This programme is for graduates and practitioners in the field of food science or food production management who are responsible for food safety, in production settings, policy development, or the management of food production chains.
The Master of Professional Studies in Food Safety is taught by the School of Chemical Sciences in conjunction with the School of Medical Sciences and experts from industry and Government Regulatory Organisations.
Master of Professional Studies in Food Safety (MProfStuds)
Prerequisite: A four-year BSc, a BSc(Hons) or a three-year Bachelors degree and either a professional qualification equal to one year postgraduate study, or three years relevant work experience as approval by the Director of the programme
Requirements:
- 60 points (4 courses) from: FOODSCI 711-714
- 15 points from: FOODSCI 715-717
- 45 points: FOODSCI 797 (project)
Graduates of this programme will be equipped to undertake the development, maintenance or management of food safety in a variety of settings from farmgate to fork.
Opportunities include:
- Food safety officer
- Food quality assurance officer
- Compliance manager
- Regulatory affairs manager
Graduates of our postgraduate programmes in Food Science are already employed in:
- Dairy industry
- Brewing
- Food Manufacturing Companies
- Crown Research Institutes
- Government agencies
- Multinational food companies
For further information, refer to the Master of Professional Studies in Food Safety brochure (PDF)
or contact
Professor Conrad Perera
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 83156
Email: c.perera@auckland.ac.nz
