Known for its expertise across the field, the Department of Food Science and Microbiology is part of science at AUT.
We offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, taught by academic staff who are experts on food chemistry, food microbiology, food technology or biofilms.
Undergraduate courses
Undergraduate study in food science and microbiology will give you a solid grounding in this area.
- Bachelor of Science in Food Safety
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Graduate Certificate in Science
- Graduate Diploma in Science
Postgraduate courses
The Department of Food Science and Microbiology offers a range of postgraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Research)
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
Research in food science and microbiology
We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across science.MORE ABOUT OUR RESEARCH
Research associations
AUT’s food scientists are involved in the food science research centre as well as: