Course summary
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. The University is home to the Zero2Five Food Industry Centre, a leading centre of excellence that provides food businesses with technical, operational and commercial support to enable them to compete more effectively. The Centre has an international reputation for food safety research and provides expertise, training and advice to the food industry, and students undertaking this degree will benefit from the close association and expertise from the Centre and staff. The programme includes an opportunity to complete an industry placement Project of up to 6 months duration. See the Employability & Careers section for more details. Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC
Modules
The MSc Food Science and Technology programme has two specialist pathways – Food Innovation & Development, and Food Safety Management. Both pathways share all core modules. The pathway that you select will determine the 2 specialist modules that you study. You will need to specify the pathway you wish to study when you apply. Core Modules include: Global Food Safety The aim of the module is to prepare the students for the demands of the food industry with regard to food safety and to demonstrate an understanding of how food safety is managed globally. Global Food Quality Management Systems To understand principles of Quality Management Systems, and GFSI third party certification schemes and their role and application in the food industry. Global Food Product Conformity This module explores concepts in global food policy and enables students to develop competence in the field of national and international food frameworks in order to ensure product conformance. Students evaluate and inform policy and legal responses to current and emerging issues in food product conformity with a focus on sustainability. Applied Research Methods and Design The aim of the module is to enable students to develop their research skills in order to apply principles of evidence-based practice, and design and carry out robust research projects. Project and Career Planning The aim of this module is to enable students to design and develop an advanced specialist project in their discipline to enhance their own and/or others’ learning, work, or practice, and to evaluate their own knowledge, skills, interests and ambitions to create their own personal career development plan. Project The aim of this module is to enable students to work independently to investigate an area in their discipline relevant to their own learning, work, or practice, and to present and discuss their findings, demonstrating a systematic understanding and critical awareness of their discipline and area of professional practice. Pathway Modules (can only choose ONE pathway and study the core modules only): Food Safety Management Crisis Management This module aims to prepare students to apply the concepts of food safety risk management and crisis communication to prepare and handle potential food safety incidents and crises that may arise due to food manufacturing. Risk Perception, Assessment and Communication The aim of the module is to enable the student to evaluate the impact a wide range of factors including psychological and psychosocial influences have on the perception, assessment and communication of risk. The module will include hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation factors and their general impact on safety, health and wellbeing. Food Innovation and Development Food Product Development This module explores how food businesses create and improve customer value through new product development and innovation. Critical appraisal of the key and subsidiary processes relating to the food product development process will be covered, including food safety and quality parameters required before any product can be launched. To apply the knowledge of food science when developing a new product considering shelf life, sustainably, nutrition, packaging. Processing Technology The module aims to develop the application of advanced processing technology in the food industry. It requires practical applications of technical knowledge and evaluation of industrial processing of food. In particular, the functionality and behaviour of composite food structures will be analysed and evaluated focusing on problem-solving within industry. This module improves students’ competencies to apply the theory into practice. The module aims to take students on a field trip when possible, to allow students to see the application of processing in real life and experience large scale processing.
Assessment method
Our programme and modules are designed to offer opportunities for formative tasks and feedback to help build confidence and develop your ability to evaluate your own progress. We use authentic assessment tasks which enable you to apply your knowledge and skills to scenarios, activities and settings commonly encountered in professional practice. The programme includes a range of assessment methods, including: Written assignments Practical/laboratory reports Oral presentations (individual/group) Case studies Posters Professional portfolios Research project (dissertation) To reflect the applied nature of your studies, the programme contains no unseen written examinations. We carefully plan our assessment schedule to avoid excessive bunching of similar types of assessment, and realistic deadlines. Every assessment includes a detailed briefing and clearly defined marking criteria, which have been developed and tested in partnership with students.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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. International applications are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. Selection Procedure: Applicants who are judged to meet the required threshold for entry, will be invited to engage with a pre-offer task that will enable them to further explain their motivations for choosing the programme, their passion for the subject, and their aptitude and commitment for study at master’s level. International Applicants: Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.5 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the Cardiff Met website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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