Course summary
Take your career to the next level with advanced academic training in food safety and food control. Develop your expertise in the relationship between food and public health. Explore the scientific, political and legislative factors that influence food safety and security around the world. Boost your employability in a field that has worldwide career opportunities. Access to safe food concerns us all. You'll be well placed for food safety roles in government authorities, food testing laboratories or food manufacturing. Our course focuses on the mechanisms of Food Control and Food Safety Management. As well as a high level of technical knowledge, you’ll learn to critically analyse data and published information, apply scientific principles and legislation to practical situations. You'll become experienced at locating and interpreting government guidance, and develop an advanced understanding of common food safety management systems.
- Learn from leading specialists with strong links with government authorities and the food industry
- Develop in-demand skills to advance your career in food safety and security
- Study in a School with a first class reputation in learning, teaching and research
- Hygiene managers or supervisors already working in the food industry.
- Staff working in competent authorities or enforcement; for example, Environmental Health Officers or Food Safety Officers.
- Staff in diagnostic or food microbiology laboratories.
- Students who have completed relevant undergraduate degrees such as Food Technology and wish to find employment in the food industry or local government.
- Food hygiene and management trainers or consultants.
Assessment method
Taught modules are assessed through either a combination of examination and coursework or by coursework alone. The research project is assessed through a written research report and a viva.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements may apply for international students
Entry requirements
A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant science (eg, biology, microbiology, food science, environmental health etc,). Candidates holding other qualifications may be admitted to the programme after an interview and submission of evidence of academic competence and experience in a relevant field.
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
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit:
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT