Overview

The Food Science and Biotechnology programme from Teesside University is for graduates with an interest in developing knowledge and skills in subjects such as food biotechnology, food safety management and analytical techniques currently used in the food industry. It's also suitable if you already work in the industry and wish to develop your skills for career enhancement.

Key Facts

Food and drink manufacturing and processing (FDMP) is vital to the UK economy. It’s the single largest manufacturing sector in the UK, accounting for 20% of total manufacturing, with 468,000 people employed. The wider food and drink sector, including food supply chain from the ‘Farm to Fork,’ contributes over £120 billion to the economy and employs 4.1m people – roughly 13% of the entire UK workforce. Due to the reduction of free movement from the EU and Covid-19, the industry’s chronical skills gap continues to widen. The UK Commission for Employment and Skills reported the FDMP sector will need 140,000 recruits by 2024.

Teesside University is highly praised for the links it maintains with local and national industries and businesses such as Marlow Foods (Quorn), SK Chilled Foods and Sainsbury’s. The university is committed to integrating with industry in the Tees Valley and has a record of producing employment-ready problem solvers and innovators.

Career opportunities

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) estimated there are over 500,000 job vacancies in the wider sector. This is great opportunity for the next generation of talent to study towards a rewarding career.

Graduates can seek jobs in many areas in the food sector including:

food processing engineering

new product development

quality management and food safety management

food production management

technical management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Biotechnology

Food Chemistry Composition and Analysis

Food Product Design and Manufacturing Process Development

Food Safety Engineering and Management

Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology Food Science View 87 other Masters in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have at least a UK 2.2 honours degree, or equivalent, in a subject related to science, engineering or technology.

If your first degree is not in one of the subject areas listed above please contact our admissions team for guidance and advice on how you might become eligible. We may be able to offer you alternative access routes.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8365 GBP / year

≈ 8365 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time Fee for UK applicants £930 for each 20 credits

Living costs

Middlesbrough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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