MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Overview
Learn the science behind providing safe food to the public with our MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance degree.
On this course, you’ll work with expert academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences as you:
- learn to apply and maintain advanced food quality assurance systems that meet both UK and international expectations
- understand the chemical, biological and physical principles involved in food processing and storage
- learn about quality and legal requirements in food provision.
As part of your studies, you will work in some of the UK’s largest dedicated food teaching facilities. These include:
- Food Processing Centre. This pilot plant is unique to Reading. There is almost 1100m2 of floor space devoted to approximately £4m worth of equipment. Used primarily for teaching and learning, the plant contains processing equipment for food product development work. No other UK university offers what we do under one roof.
- Flavour Centre. The Centre hosts facilities that enable you to gain comprehensive practical experience in taste and aroma analysis and flavour extraction.
We are proud of our research: the University of Reading is ranked 8th in the UK for research power in Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences (Times Higher Education, Institutions Ranked by Subject, based on its analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021) and 95% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).
Gain valuable industry experience with MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance
Our MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance is industry relevant, and the curriculum has been designed in consultation with industry. Designed to widen your skill set and boost employability, your case studies and project work will focus on current issues in the food sector. You will also complete a research project at the University or with one of our industry partners. This gives you the opportunity to embed your learning within, and gain exposure to, real life food technology working environments.
Build on your existing knowledge
This master’s course is for graduates of pure sciences – such as chemistry, biology, biochemistry and microbiology – or applied sciences. Examples of applied sciences degrees include:
- Food science
- Food engineering
- Food technology
- Human physiology
- Biomedical sciences
- Agricultural engineering
Your studies will build on your existing scientific knowledge and cover quality assurance, food chemistry, food analysis, and food processing.
You will learn through a variety of teaching methods, including:
- lectures
- seminars
- problem-based learning
- laboratory classes
You will also be supported through our online virtual learning environment.
You can attend this course on a full-time basis over one year, or part-time over two years.
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
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £12,100
New international students: £25,800
Careers
Careers for MSc Food Technology graduates
An MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance degree offers a wide range of career options.
Food technologists, for example, ensure the safety and quality of food in the production, manufacturing and distribution stages. They are highly valued for their problem-solving and technical skills.
Many of our graduates have gone on to work in food in industry, government and education. The food and drink industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. It’s responsible for adding £21.9bn to the gross value of the UK economy – and it needs new graduates to meet its recruitment needs.
Other graduates apply their research skills to pursue a higher degree through research and development in industry.
Overall, 95% of graduates from Food and Nutritional Sciences are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 90% are in graduate-level roles.
Read more about where our MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance graduates are now
- Liwen Zheng is confident that the skills and knowledge gained on her MSc will help to achieve her career goal — working in New Product Development within a food company.
- Ruth Barnes is now completing her PhD at Reading. She is jointly funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and her industry partner, AgriCoat NatureSeal Ltd., as she tackles issues like food waste and food poisoning.
deadlines
We process applications all year round but recommend applying as early as possible to ensure you can have a place in your chosen degree. Please be aware that to ensure there is enough time to complete all administrative procedures, and VISA requirements, applications may need to be submitted no later than a month (or longer) before the start of the courses.
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
25800
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
85
accommodation
The international students can use various forms of accommodation in the UK while studying at the University of Reading like the Self-catered accommodation (modern flats or traditional corridor-style blocks with en-suite or shared bathrooms), Catered accommodation (Whiteknights and London Road campuses with en-suite bathrooms), or student halls (become friends with other international students from different cultures), on the other hand, if the international students plan to move to the UK, study, and live with their family (spouse and children), they can use the special accommodation options for the Families, couples, and mature students or get a private accommodation in the UK according to their budget and conditions.
After Graduation
The international students who want to work while studying at the University of Reading in the UK must refer to their visa type to find out whether they can work while studying in this country, on the other hand, if the applicants are allowed to work in the UK for up to 20 hours per week, they can get help from the University of Reading to find a part-time and related job in the UK and expand their horizons, get more field experience, and practical skills while learning the theoretical knowledge about their field of education at this university, also they can earn some money to pay for their living and study expenses in this country, however, we recommend the students to focus on their education and get the best result, then, they can apply for a proper job after graduation and enter the international or local job markets.