This degree focuses on food analysis and food microbiology as well as product development and quality control. You’ll be taught by members of staff who are active within the Institute of Food Science and Technology, and are regularly involved in the food industry as expert consultants. You’ll also learn from our food business development colleagues to gain experience in the industry through work placements.
The course is fully accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
In the most recent Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey, 100% of all 2017 graduates from this course were in work or further study within six months.
A lower second honours degree (or equivalent) in food science or a related subject such as microbiology, biochemistry, nutrition or agricultural sciences.
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The food industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector and there is a massive demand for qualified professionals. The skills and knowledge developed in your MSc will enhance your career opportunities in food and related industries including manufacturing, product development, marketing, environmental health, consultancy, research or education. Graduates are also well prepared for research and for postgraduate study (PhD). Interview practice with industry support and CV development is also integrated into the course.
Our recent MSc graduates have gone on to join the following positions and companies:
food technologist – Haydens Bakery
technical legislation coordinator – United Biscuits
process development – Bakkavor
technical team member – Food Partners Group
quality control – Nestlé
nutritionist and quality analyst – Krush Global
business development manager – Kerry Group
consumer technologist – Wealmoor Ltd
microbiology technician – GlaxoSmithKline
confectionary development – Sainsbury’s
technical team manager – Nature’s Way Foods
lecturers and researchers – London Metropolitan University, Coventry University, Kyushu University, University of Trinidad and Tobago, University of Melbourne
Year 1 modules include:
Advanced Food Analysis (core, 20 credits)
Food Microbiology and Safety? (core, 20 credits)
Food Product Development and Processing (core, 20 credits)
Food Safety and Quality Management (core, 20 credits)
Food Science Research Dissertation (core, 60 credits)
Nutrition and Food Policy (option, 20 credits)
Scientific Research Methodology (option, 20 credits)
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