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Food Innovation

Food Innovation

Food innovation covers researching consumer markets to design new food products and bringing them safely into production. It is mostly studied at master's level after a food science degree.

New and emerging fields

What do graduates do?

  • Product development
  • Food and drink manufacturers
  • Retail chains
  • Technical consultancy
GOOD TO KNOW

Before you apply

A food related degree is usually required in the food industry. See also our Food Science and Technology page.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

4 schools in 2 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

Harper Adams UniversityFood Science and Innovation · Newport
Queen Margaret UniversityFood Science and Innovation BSc · Edinburgh
Ulster UniversityFood Business and Innovation BSc (Hons)

New Zealand

Lincoln UniversityBachelor of Science, Food Innovation Major · Lincoln
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom3 schoolsCountry guide
MSc Management, full-time, international (overseas)£30.100per year · 2027/28University of Bath, School of Management
  • 2 December 2026

    Example: Oxford Master of Public Policy (MPP) application deadline, 12:00. At Oxford, the deadline varies by program.

New Zealand1 schoolCountry guide
Engineering master's (including Master of Engineering), 120 points, estimateNZ$58,257.60per year · 2027The University of Auckland
  • 1 December 2026

    For those considering February/March 2027 entry: Auckland recommends that international master's applicants apply by this date to allow time for the visa. The general closing date is 8 December 2026.

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Last checked: November 2026.

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