MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance
University of Reading
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Learn the science behind providing safe food to the public with our MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance degree. On this course, you’ll work with expert academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences as you: learn to apply and maintain advanced food quality assurance systems that meet both UK and international expectations, understand the chemical, biological and physical principles involved in food processing and storage, learn about quality and legal requirements in food ...Read more

Learn the science behind providing safe food to the public with our MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance degree. On this course, you’ll work with expert academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences as you: learn to apply and maintain advanced food quality assurance systems that meet both UK and international expectations, understand the chemical, biological and physical principles involved in food processing and storage, learn about quality and legal requirements in food provision.Our MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance is industry relevant, and the curriculum has been designed in consultation with industry. Designed to widen your skill set and boost employability, your case studies and project work will focus on current issues in the food sector. You will also complete a research project at the University or with one of our industry partners. This gives you the opportunity to embed your learning within, and gain exposure to, real life food technology working environments.

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Entry requirements

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.

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£12,800 per year

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£30,950 per year

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£31,650 per year

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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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