Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology – GDipDairySciTec

Massey University’s Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology is for those working in the dairy or affiliated industries. It enables up-skilling, professional development and provides a platform for career development within the industry.

What will you learn?

When you graduate, you will be able to apply enhanced technical skills and competencies across an extended range of dairy processing and manufacturing systems.

The qualification provides an immersion into the key elements relating to the production of dairy ingredients and products . It provides you with knowledge across specific manufacturing systems. You will also gain a broad understanding of food safety and quality assurance principles.

You’ll study the principles of dairy microbiology and food safety, engineering, processing and chemistry and learn how to apply these principles as part of the manufacturing of dairy ingredients, such as milk powders, milkfat and lactose, as well as dairy products. such as cheese, yogurt and ice cream.

Leading agriculture study in New Zealand

The production and manufacture of dairy ingredients and foods has been central to the New Zealand economy for many years. Massey University has an established reputation for excellence in delivery of qualifications supporting the food sector and the dairy industry.

Flexible and practical

The Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology is offered via distance learning. There are short contact workshops - on-campus sessions at the Massey University Manawatū campus. Lectures are delivered both at the contact workshops and are recorded so that they can be watched at a time that suits you.

Admission to Massey

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

• Massey University entry requirements

Specific requirements

To enter the Graduate Diploma in Dairy Science and Technology you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent; or
• provide evidence of practical, professional and/or scholarly experience equivalent to a relevant bachelor's degree.

In all cases you will have been employed in the dairy industry for at least one year, and have ongoing employment in the dairy industry while studying.

You will need to provide a current CV containing details of academic and work history.

You will need to provide copies of all official academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

English language requirements

To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

This qualification is classified as NZQF Level 7 and requires the same English language standard as most undergraduate bachelor degrees, diplomas and certificates.

• Massey University English language requirements

Prior learning, credit and exemptions

For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions:

• review the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations
• contact us through the Get advice button.

English language skills

If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.