The Master of Food Safety and Quality (MFoodSafQual) at Massey University is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to lead in the critical field of food production and regulation. As global demand for safe, high-quality food intensifies, you will explore complex challenges in food packaging, preservation, and emerging technologies. This postgraduate program equips you with the advanced knowledge in quality system development and biostatistics necessary to ensure consumer confidence and drive innovation within the food industry, making it ideal for those aiming for leadership roles in food manufacturing or regulatory bodies.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is structured over 18 months, offering a comprehensive blend of compulsory and elective courses, including advanced food quality, food packaging engineering, and strategic product development. You will engage with research methods and potentially undertake a significant research report in your final part, applying your learning to real-world food safety issues. You will graduate with the expertise to enhance food safety protocols, manage quality systems, and pursue diverse career paths, from consultancy and private enterprise to government roles overseeing food standards.