Overview

The food industry in the United Kingdom has developed a world-renown reputation for the production of exceptional quality, safe, wholesome products. To maintain this position in the global market, it is vital that the workforce is equally competent and highly skilled.

It is ideal for students and professionals seeking to expand their career prospects into a wide range of food manufacturing, commercial, government or research roles in the broad field of food science and food technology.

Students of the MSc of Food Science and Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University will be presented with tasks to develop and strengthen their knowledge, leadership, research and problem-solving skills in order to meet the global challenges associated within all aspects of the food industry, from farm to fork.

The university is home to the Zero2Five Food Industry Centre, a leading centre of excellence that provides food businesses with technical, operational and commercial support to enable them to compete more effectively. The Centre has an international reputation for food safety research and provides expertise, training and advice to the food industry, and students undertaking this degree will benefit from the close association and expertise from the Centre and staff.

Careers

The programme provides the potential for graduates to progress within the food industry, retail, government or education. Our past students have found employment in some of the major UK retailers, local regional and international food manufacturers, food laboratories, various sectors of the Government and consultancy advisory roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Food Quality Management Systems
Global Food Product Conformity
Research Methods
Global Food Safety
Research Project
Industry Placement (for Industry pathway)

Pathway Modules:

Food Chemistry and Biochemistry:

Food Chemistry and Biochemistry Analysis and Examination of Food

Food Safety Management:

Crisis Management Risk Perception, Assessment and Communication

Food Product Development:

Food Product Development Processing Technology

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Food Sciences View 107 other Masters in Food Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours degree in relevant science and/or technology subjects.
Under certain circumstances, applicants who do not possess a first degree, but who can demonstrate relevant industrial/professional experience in a cognate discipline will also be considered.
International applications are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses.

Selection Procedure:

Applicant who are judged to meet the required threshold for entry, will be invited to engage with a pre-offer task that will enable them to further explain their motivations for choosing the programme, their passion for the subject, and their aptitude and commitment for study at master level.

Tuition Fee

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International

16000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10250 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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