食品和饮料出口对新西兰的经济至关重要，但海外市场希望确保这些产品的安全性和高质量。新西兰组织需要满足必要的食品安全标准，以免被重要市场所封锁。对食品安全的理解对于使农作物损害和食品变质的经济影响最小化也是必不可少的。通过食品安全专业，您将获得食品微生物学，食品分析仪器和化学方面的重要实践技能。这些技能具有高度的可移植性，可以在世界各地带来令人兴奋的职业。<br>主要特点：全球对食品安全毕业生的需求。关键的食品化学和微生物学技能。完成研究项目和实验室布置的机会。
There's worldwide demand for scientists with an understanding of food safety. The Food Safety major in the Bachelor of Science addresses this need. Food and beverage exports are critical to New Zealand's economy but overseas markets want to make sure that these products are safe and of high quality. New Zealand organisations need to meet the necessary food safety standards to avoid being blocked from important markets. An understanding of food safety is also essential to minimise the economic impact of crop damage and food spoilage.Through the Food Safety major you gain important practical skills in food microbiology, instrumental food analysis and food chemistry. These skills are highly transferable, and can lead to exciting careers around the world.