The Degree of Master of Food Science – MFoodSci

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

either

a completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of at least 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) passed at least 60 points towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Food Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In exceptional circumstances, Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has at least three years of extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1.

Notes:

(i) Relevant subjects may include biology, biotechnology, chemistry, food process engineering, food science or pharmacology.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Food Science Schedule.

6 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points prior to enrolment in FOODSCI 791. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, a student must enrol in FOODSCI 790.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 a The dissertation or research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The dissertation or research project must be approved by the Academic Head or nominee prior to enrolment in FOODSCI 790 or 791.

c The dissertation or research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Food Science.

10 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.