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Study Details: MSc 36-72 months flexible
Our MSc in Sustainable Food Quality for Health offers industry professionals the opportunity to develop their professional roles and to implement an independent programme of research within the workplace.
A flexible pathway delivers training that crosses traditional skill disciplines within the fields of food and agricultural science and the MSc programme brings the opportunity to engage in critical reflection upon existing scientific literature and current state-of-the-art research findings towards the planning and execution of original industry-based research. Graduates of the programme will acquire cognitive, practical, professional and transferable skills to enable them to assume leadership roles within the industry.
Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a relevant pure or applied science, technology or engineering subject; plus, a minimum of one year’s relevant full-time work experience. You should be employed in the food or agricultural industries and remain in this employment throughout the programme. If you do not meet these criteria but have extensive work-based experienced, you may still be eligible.
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The safety, quality and nutritional properties of the food reaching consumers depends upon an understanding of science and technology.
Our graduates have the understanding and are able to access jobs which lead to fulfilling careers – whether with multinational food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, major retail chains or smaller companies supplying niche markets.
Recent examples of jobs obtained by our graduates have included: Process Technologist with Pepsico International (UK), Quality Executive with Agro Tech Foods (India), New Product Developer with Bakkavor (UK), and Research and Development Technologist with Kerry Ingredients and Flavours (UK).
Optional Modules are grouped into the following thematic pathways:
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