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Overview
This means that, once you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped with the topical knowledge and advanced skills sought after by global companies in industry.
Studying an MSc in the Food Science course at University of Leeds will also give you access to specialist facilities that’ll prepare you for working in the field and a programme team consisting of academics and researchers who work within the School’s research institutes and groups.
Career
Our graduates from this course have secured positions at companies such as:
- Quality Standards Technologist, Britvic Soft Drinks
- Food Quality Inspector, Newsholme Food Group
- Senior Food Technologist, Amy's Kitchen
- Scientist - Beverage and Sweet, Kerry Asia Pacific
- Quality Assurance Manager, Indian Foodtech Ltd.
- Development Technologist, Premier Foods
- Food Scientist, Newly Weds Food
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included
- Physical Aspects of Food 10 credits
- Microbiological and Chemical Food Safety 20 credits
- Food Processing 20 credits
- Colloid and Dairy Science 10 credits
- Nutrient & Food Biochemical Structure and Function 20 credits
- Food Analysis 10 credits
- Research Project: Masters Students 80 credits
- Food Quality Assurance and Control
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Food Sciences View 32 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree with a 2:2 (Hons) in a subject containing biology and chemistry content.
- All key modules should also have strong grades (none below 2:2 UK equivalent). Please check your marks using international equivalent qualifications. We will ask for further detailed module information if these are not clear on your transcript.
- Food-related industry and/or research experience is welcomed, but not essential, and can also be considered alongside a relevant science degree.
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Visit official programme websiteLiving costs for Leeds
637 - 1103 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
School of Food Science and Nutrition - International Masters Excellence Scholarship
These competitive scholarships are awarded in the form of a 25% tuition fee reduction to international candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. There are limited scholarships available.
See website for full details: https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition/dir-record/scholarships/1790/school-of-food-science-and-nutrition-international-masters-excellence-scholarship
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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