Overview

Aims and Characteristics

To provide unique and professionally oriented training in global food safety management and risk analysis for science/technology graduates who want to develop their expertise in the area of food safety.
To provide students with advanced knowledge of the major and newly emerging hazards affecting food safety from a global perspective.

Upon completion of this Global Food Safety Management and Risk Analysis programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, students should be able to do the following.

Understand international food standards, laws and regulations and critically evaluate food safety policy as well as legal and sector specific frameworks for food safety management at local, national and international levels.
Demonstrate competence in developing risk-based food safety management strategies and implementing food safety management systems (e.g. ISO22000).
Demonstrate competence in critical analysis, information technology and communication.
Work effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary groups with a commitment to lifelong learning to enhance their professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Safety Risk Analysis

Global Food Safety Management

Food Safety in Action

International Food Standards, Laws and Regulations

Foodborne Chemical and Microbial Hazards: Case Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Risk Management Food Technology Investment View 3 other Masters in Investment in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with an Honours in food safety, food science, food technology, public health or food industry management or other relevant science disciplines.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

Tuition Fee

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International

177000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5900 HKD per credit during 12 months.
National

177000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5900 HKD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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