Course summary
Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in the global food industry. This course balances science and business. It is taught by the School of Biosciences and the Business School. You'll study:
- food processing and operations
- product development and quality assurance
- business management
Modules
Core modules cover factory design and operations. You'll learn about the hygiene, quality and legislation of manufacturing food. Working as a team, you will participate in a problem-based learning module in collaboration with the food industry. Further modules will cover all aspects of quality management and the techniques used. You'll study supply chain planning, forecasting and production management. A year-long module covers all the core skills you'll need for a career in the food industry. You'll learn these through practical activities in the food processing facility, alongside lectures. As part of the masters degree, you'll carry out a research project. This takes place either on-campus or as part of an industrial placement. You will design the study, use data collection and analysis and prepare a report.
Entry requirements
At least a second class (2:2) honours degree (or international equivalent); IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Some European and University studentships may be available.
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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