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MSc - Master of Science
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Reading
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MSc - Master of Science
University of Reading
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
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Delve into the world of food with our MSc Food Science course.
The safety, quality and nutritional properties of the food that reaches consumers depends upon food scientists.
Building on your scientific undergraduate studies, this course will allow you to gain an in-depth knowledge of the science of food. Taught by academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, topics include:
Our Department is a world authority on food and human nutrition. We have leading experts in all of the component disciplines that contribute to food and nutritional science - a claim that no other UK department can make.
WHAT CAREER CAN YOU HAVE?
Careers for MSc Food Science graduates
With expertise in a field which affects food producers, governments and consumers, highly qualified food specialists are in demand. 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.
Your market-relevant knowledge will be applicable to a range of organisations. These include: multinational food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, major retail chains, government bodies and companies supplying niche markets.
Recent graduates have secured roles such as:
Alternatively, you could progress to PhD-level study.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,550 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,950 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,950 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.