Food Science MSc
University of Surrey
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Surrey - Stag Hill campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Surrey - Stag Hill campus

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Access our multimillion-pound laboratories and develop your practical skills using the latest industry equipment.Join one of our research groups and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.Put your food product skills to the test by entering the prestigious Ecotrophelia food innovation competition as part of a University of Surrey team. Our students creations have made it to the finals repeatedly and in 2024 we were crowned the UK winner and a European ...Read more

Access our multimillion-pound laboratories and develop your practical skills using the latest industry equipment.Join one of our research groups and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.Put your food product skills to the test by entering the prestigious Ecotrophelia food innovation competition as part of a University of Surrey team. Our students' creations have made it to the finals repeatedly and in 2024 we were crowned the UK winner and a European finalist.Learn from leading experts at the frontline of applied research, ensuring everything you learn is relevant and valued by employers. Our lecturers were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition.

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36/91
CUG Subject Ranking
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CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
19th
What students say
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Jessica
16 Feb 26

I love the location of it and how it is easy to get to places such as London but then far enough away that you still get the peace and quiet. As well as this they are organised..Read more

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Lisa
11 Feb 26

Needs more space in the..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in a relevant subject.

Tuition fees

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£11,300 per year

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£18,600 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,600 per year

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Latest Food Science reviews

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J
Jessica
16 Feb 26
Food Science and Nutrition
I love the location of it and how it is easy to get to places such as London but then far enough away that you still get the peace and quiet. As well as this they are organised...
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L
Lisa
11 Feb 26
Food Science and Nutrition
Needs more space in the...
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University of Surrey , Guildford

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