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Overview
With an ever increasing global population, the world’s food production and supply chains are under increased pressure, and issues relating to food safety and food security are of key concern for all. The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at QUB is one of the University’s four Global Research Institutes, and is leading the world in addressing one of the greatest challenges we face – how to ensure the safety of our food.
The MSc in Advanced Food Safety at Queen's University Belfast is delivered and taught by IGFS researchers and focuses on the new and emerging issues threatening food safety and food security, and concentrates on the utilisation of recent developments in analytical approaches to monitor and regulate food integrity, authenticity and security.
Career Prospects
The Institute for Global Food Security has strong links with industry, companies and government bodies, and is internationally recognised as a leading player in food safety education and research, so completing this course will provide you with excellent employment opportunities both locally and further afield. Previous graduates have gone on to employment in; International agri-food sector companies; Diagnostic service provision companies; Research and regulatory analyst laboratories; and many have gone on to pursue further PhD-level study both at QUB and at other leading Universities.
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Courses include:
- Food Safety, Health and Disease
- Advanced Food Bioanalysis
- Agri-food Traceability and Fraud
- Bio-entrepreneurship and Advanced Skills
- Foundations for Research in the Biosciences
- Literature Review
- Biological Mass Spectrometry
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Sciences Agriculture View 49 other Masters in Agriculture in United KingdomExplore more key information
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GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
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General requirements
- Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
- We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, therefore applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold a degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and can demonstrate appropriate postgraduate experience, will be considered on an individual basis.
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22050 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22050 GBP per year during 12 months. -
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6650 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6650 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Northern Ireland (NI) - £6,650
- Republic of Ireland (ROI) - £6,650
- England, Scotland or Wales (GB) - £7,470
- EU Other - £22,050
- International - £22,050
Living costs for Belfast
561 - 887 GBP /month
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Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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