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Dairy Science and Technology

Massey University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #19
Tuition USD 7,138 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jun, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Palmerston North, New Zealand
Language English

Program Overview

The Dairy Science and Technology at Massey University is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Dairy Science and Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,138 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Dairy Science and Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Dairy Science, Technology and Engineering
  2. Dairy Products Technology
  3. Dairy Products Research Projects
  4. Dairy Science and Technology Research Project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Admission to the Master of Dairy Science and Technology requires you have been awarded or qualified for either a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, Bachelor of Science with Honours, a Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours, or equivalent and have approved employment in the New Zealand dairy industry to facilitate the requirements of courses 141.750 Dairy Products Research Projects and 141.848 Dairy Science and Technology Research Project.

For more information, please visit programme website.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 7,138 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 7,138 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Massey University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Massey University

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Massey University

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Massey University(Māori:Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is apublicresearch universityinNew Zealandthat provides internal and distance education. The university has campuses inAuckland,Palmerston North,...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jun, 2027
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months