Overview

Develop your expertise in the relationship between food and public health with the Food Safety, Hygiene and Management programme from the University of Birmingham .

Explore the scientific, political and legislative factors that influence food safety and security around the world.

Career opportunities

Employment prospects for candidates who successfully complete the course in Food Safety, Hygiene and Management are wide ranging.

A significant number of alumni work for government authorities as food safety specialists where they participate in the delivery of official food controls. Some have also chosen to work in food laboratories (private or public) as official food examiners. Other graduates prefer to find employment in the food industry where their grounding in legislation and safety give them an advantage over pure science graduates."

Several students have decided to work advising businesses on food safety and HACCP. Some have joined existing companies and others have set up as independent consultants, offering training as well as advice. Other candidates have decided to use their knowledge working in food microbiology labs while some have remained in academic life as researchers. Three past students have acquired lectureships at Universities and are themselves teaching food safety while several more act as examiners or have visiting lectureships.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemical Contamination of Food and Water

Applied Food Microbiology

Food Chain Security

Food Fraud

Food Standards

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-29 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

The Postgraduate Diploma is 120 credits
The Postgraduate Certificate is a 60 credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Food Science View 89 other Masters in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant science (eg, biology, microbiology, food science, environmental health etc,).

Candidates holding other qualifications may be admitted to the programme after an interview and submission of evidence of academic competence and experience in a relevant field. Learn more about entry requirements.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

31390 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31390 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11740 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11740 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK MSc: Part-time £5,870

Living costs for Birmingham

765 - 1134 GBP /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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Birmingham

Funding

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