Programme details

Master of Dairy Science and Technology – MDairyScTech

Acquire knowledge in chemistry, microbiology, and process technology essential for manufacturing high-quality dairy products, alongside understanding dairy industry structure, strategy, organization, and safety compliance.

Course description

This qualification is only available to candidates who have approved employment in the New Zealand dairy industry.

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Graduates with a Master of Dairy Science and Technology can pursue various job roles including:

Dairy Product Development Specialist
Quality Assurance Manager
Production Manager
Consultant
Process Improvement Engineer

Entry requirements

The Master of Dairy Science and Technology is only available if you have approved employment in the New Zealand dairy industry.

To enter the Master of Dairy Science and Technology you will:

have been awarded or qualified for either a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Bachelor of Science with Honours, a Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours, or equivalent, and
have approved employment in the New Zealand dairy industry to facilitate the requirements of courses 141751 Dairy Products Technical Projects and 141848 Dairy Science and Technology Research Project.

You must also meet the University’s English Language proficiency requirements. Recognised English language examinations:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – academic scores only
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Cambridge English Qualifications
NZCEL
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
LanguageCert.