IELTS Academic, IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5). IELTS Online is also accepted.
Internet-based TOEFL, Score of 80 (writing 20) TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes. The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483 (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores).
Paper-based TOEFL, Score of 550 (TWE 4.5) The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), Overall score of 176 (with no individual band below 169)
Why people eat what they eat.
Consumers are becoming increasingly demanding in what they choose to eat: low carb, vitamin enriched, fat free, organic, sustainably produced, isotonic, carbon neutral, fortified, genetically modified, healthy... and then there’s flavour, safety and affordability. Finding out what people in different markets around the world want and then how to produce it and get it there in top condition is a real challenge for food producers!
That’s where Consumer Food Scientists come in. Their goal is to help turn product ideas into reality. Consumer Food Science students learn about the technical, socio-economic and psychological factors influencing food choice, food production, the subtle art of advertising, food labelling and the regulatory environment.
Why study Consumer Food Science?
Consumer Food Science gives you the opportunity to work with food and people. You’ll study how people make food choices, bringing together elements from many different subjects.
You can make a contribution to the fast moving and dynamic food industry and will gain an understanding of the marketing that helps to sell a product.
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100-level
FOSC 111 Food Principles
FOSC 112 Introduction to Food Marketing
STAT 110 Statistical Methods, or STAT 115 Introduction to Biostatistics
CELS 191 Cell and Molecular Biology (recommended) or another paper, 18
200-level
FOSC 201 Food Systems 1
FOSC 202 Food Systems 2
FOSC 213 Sensory Science, 18
300-level
FOSC 306 Advanced Sensory Science
FOSC 308 Food and Consumers
FOSC 311 Food Product Development, 18
162 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers, 162
Total 360
Consumer Food Science encompasses many different subjects and applications, and that’s reflected in the breadth of job opportunities. Our graduates frequently find employment before they have even completed their final year at university. You could end up working for a national or international food company specialising in dairy, confectionery, brewing, fruit and vegetables, seafood or any other foodstuff.
Graduates go into research institutes, for example, Plant and Food Research, or government agencies such as the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). There are exciting career options in food quality management, food promotion, sensory analysis, teaching, marketing, consumer research and the hospitality industry.
Health Insurance: 600 per year
