Food Science and Innovation MSc
University of Chester
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MSc - Master of Science

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Exton Park

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OCT-25

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MSc - Master of Science

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This course aims to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and combine food science, technology, and nutrition to meet the challenges facing the industry.Course overviewPopulation growth, both globally and within the UK, will continue to put pressure on all elements of the agri-food supply chain. A fully coordinated approach directed towards food quality, safety, security, and sustainability is needed. This course aims to develop your specialist skills and combine food science and ...Read more

This course aims to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and combine food science, technology, and nutrition to meet the challenges facing the industry.

Course overview

Population growth, both globally and within the UK, will continue to put pressure on all elements of the agri-food supply chain. A fully coordinated approach directed towards food quality, safety, security, and sustainability is needed. This course aims to develop your specialist skills and combine food science and technology, as well as nutrition and health to meet the challenges facing the industry.

Why study this course with us?

This course has the objective of creating innovative food products while ensuring that they are safe, wholesome, and nutritious. Our MSc in Food Science and Innovation integrates the key elements required to address the future needs of industry and the global population.

The course is of benefit to individuals looking to enhance careers in the many areas of the food supply chain. It will be of particular benefit to individuals with an interest in areas such as new product development, food processing and manufacturing and the food service industries.

Assessment

Assessment will take the form of literature review, practical assessment, and industry-focused reports and projects.

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work. We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs .

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Food Science
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12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:1 or a 2:2 honours degree with significant industry experience (two to three years) in any of the following: Food Science; Biochemistry; Nutrition; Biology (with a strong Biochemistry component).

Tuition fees

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£14,250 per year

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The cost of studying in the UK (for one academic year) is currently set at £9,135

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21 st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
University of Chester Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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