MSc Food Safety and Control
Coventry University
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Coventry (Main Campus)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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1 Year

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Food safety and control plays a vital role in the evolving food supply landscape. The safety, hygiene and authenticity of food are of paramount importance. This course is designed to provide a route for science graduates and food industry professionals. 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 ...Read more

Food safety and control plays a vital role in the evolving food supply landscape. The safety, hygiene and authenticity of food are of paramount importance. This course is designed to provide a route for science graduates and food industry professionals.

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 MSc in Food Safety and Control) and workplace-based experience that is assessed by the CIEH through a Competency Development Portfolio and a Professional Discussion. Please note the workplace-based elements are not included in this course.

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28/279
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67th

Entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a general science, food science or food discipline.

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£11,200 per year

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£18,600 per year

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Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global university with a mission to create better futures....

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Coventry University
Priory Street Coventry West Midlands CV1 5FB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Coventry  0.4 miles away

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