MSc Food Safety and Control

Coventry University

Food safety and control are vital to protecting public health across global supply chains. Designed for science graduates and industry professionals, this course helps you develop specialist knowledge of food safety, regulation and compliance within the food sector. Study food safety, hygiene and regulation, including risk assessment, food inspection and compliance with food laws. Develop expertise in auditing, enforcement and food safety management systems. Mapped to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) APC-Food syllabus, this course supports those aiming to work towards the Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC), combining academic knowledge with practical regulatory skills. The HCFC consists of an academic award (such as the Food Safety and Control MSc) and workplace-based experience that is assessed by the CIEH through a Competency Development Portfolio and a Professional Discussion. Please note that the workplace-based elements are not included in this course. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include: reports coursework presentations group projects portfolios. The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.