Gain valuable practical experience on our Applied Food Safety & Innovation, MSc degree. Develop your knowledge in operational food systems and food product innovation.
Why study with us
- Learn to audit food safety systems, innovate new food products and develop your entrepreneurial skills.
- Undertake work-based placements to gain valuable professional experience.
- We’ll support your development of presentation skills, problem-solving abilities, statistical skills and informed decision-making processes.
What you'll do
- Develop new food products that are commercially relevant, nutritious, safe and sustainable.
- Undertake simulated HACCP and practical food safety audits using real-life food industry scenarios.
- Take advantage of work experience opportunities to develop your applied food safety and product innovation skills.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Industry links
We have established an impressive network of connections. From local councils to the national and international food industry, leading food safety enforcement officers and researchers.
Academic expertise
Future careers
Our graduates have gone on to develop careers in various areas such as:
- the food industry
- research and academia
- local and/or international enforcement
- the private sector
Entry requirements
- A minimum of a lower second class (2:2) Honours Degree of a UK university or its equivalent in a relevant science or health-related subject
- Applicants with substantial relevant experience will be considered. Those applicants seeking entry with appropriate experiences will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview
- If English is not the first language: A minimum score of 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5 in the English language IELTS (or equivalent) will be required
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
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