Food Technology

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, quality assurance, product manager, food formulation specialist, food safety and compliance scientist, nutritionist, and etc. in companies including Food Standards Agency, Food and Drugs Agency, Amcor, Cargill, General Mills, and etc.

Living Costs in Palmerston North**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,089 - 1,440	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 702 - 928
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 2 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 203 - 268

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com