Consumer food scientists are an essential link between food scientists and marketing specialists. Their expertise in consumer issues, consumer behaviour, and food policies, is required by the food industry to compete successfully in local and overseas food markets.
Background requirements
High School students are recommended to take Biology, Maths and English in year 12 and preferably in year 13.
Programme requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Consumer Food Science
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 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 18 18 18 |
| 200-level | FOSC 201 Food Systems 1 FOSC 202 Food Systems 2 FOSC 213 Sensory Science | 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | FOSC 306 Advanced Sensory Science FOSC 308 Food and Consumers FOSC 311 Food Product Development | 18 18 36 |
162 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers | 162 | |
| Total | 360 |
How to Apply?
All the information you need to enrol in a BAppSc in Consumer Food Science is at Otago University's enrolment page.
For specific course enquiries or advice then please contact us.
