Course summary
Develop knowledge of the application of science and technology to the provision of safe and high-quality food, and gain the ability to apply and maintain quality systems that meet international expectations. Study topics such as microbes, food safety and health, food control management, risk analysis in the food chain, and sustainable manufacturing and process design. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/food-and-nutritional-sciences-pg/msc-food-technology-quality-assurance.
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Microbes, Food Safety and Health *Applied Food Quality and Safety *Sustainable Food Manufacturing and Process Design *Food Composition and Quality *Risk Analysis in the Food Chain Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Food Science and Technology of the United Kingdom, Institute of
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Applicants are typically required to have at least a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a pure or applied science (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning may be considered based on relevant work and other experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £10550 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £10550 | Whole course |
| EU | £22850 | Whole course |
| England | £10550 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10550 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10550 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10550 | Whole course |
| International | £22850 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH