Overview

In the Food Science (Quality and Innovation) degree at University of Leeds you'll develop advanced specialist expertise of scientific techniques and practical skills in the assessment and control of food quality, food safety, product design, new product development and innovation, including emerging areas such as alternative proteins. 

Career opportunities

The food industry is one of the largest in the world, with a vast amount of career opportunities available to qualified specialists in the field.

From enhancing food quality and improving food safety, to developing brand new products that’ll take the market by storm - global companies in the industry need the skill set you’ll learn on this MSc to ensure they have quality products that adhere to regulations and stay ahead of the competition.

The programme also provides a strong foundation for further academic study, giving you the skills and confidence to progress to PhD-level research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Safety and Regulatory Practice

Chemistry and Biochemistry Applied to Food Industry

Food Processing

Food Analysis and Industry Problem Solving

Advanced Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety

Sensory Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a pure or applied science subject.

You should have studied some chemistry along with a food-related module such as food processing, food engineering, food science or food technology.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

Funding

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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Delivered

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