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 how to produce it and get it there in top condition is a real challenge for food producers.
That’s where food and agriculture scientists come in. Their goal is to help turn product ideas into reality. Food and Agriculture 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.
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Food and Agriculture is a postgraduate study option at Otago. At undergraduate level, Otago offers the Food Science and Agricultural Innovation major study options:
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Food and Agriculture 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.
Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
A coursework programme, typically consisting of three papers, that can be completed with full-time (one-semester) or part-time (full-year) study
A two-semester programme, building on an Applied Science degree, that can be completed in two blocks (certificate, then diploma) or in one continuous run
A coursework postgraduate degree with a research component, the MAppSc can be completed in 12 months or in stages over a longer period
Take your expertise to the next level with advanced study.
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