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MSc PG Dip PG Cert Food Science and Technology

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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert Full-time programme – 12 months / 24 months (with work placement/internship), Part-time programme – 24 months

Course Description

The food industry in the United Kingdom has developed a world-renowned 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.

The Master’s of Food Science and Technology at Cardiff Met has been designed to provide you with professional training combining comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of food science and food technology. 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 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.

Entry Requirements

A First-Class Honours degree or Upper Second-Class 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.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of bursaries, scholarships, loans and grants are available. Please visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

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.

Our module assessments directly relate to future employment or work-related tasks, or more generally to the advancement of the subject and profession, and your own aspirations. This will enable you to develop and demonstrate the application of your knowledge and skills to real-world professional situations.

Module Details

Core Modules include:

  • Global Food Safety
  • Global Food Quality Management Systems
  • Global Food Product Conformity
  • Applied Research Methods and Design
  • Project and Career Planning
  • Project

Pathway Modules (can only choose ONE pathway and study the core modules only):

Food Safety Management

  • Crisis Management
  • Risk Perception, Assessment and Communication

Food Innovation and Development

  • Food Product Development
  • Processing Technology

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