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MSc Food Science

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The food sector offers a wide range of careers for food scientists to keep the industry functioning, progressing and profiting in accordance with the latest governmental demands and trends.

From enhancing food quality and improving food safety to researching and developing new, sustainable products — the career opportunities open to you with an MSc in food science are hugely varied and wide-ranging.

Here at Leeds, we rank in the top ten in the UK for Nutrition and Food Science and our Food Science MSc has been accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, meaning many of our alumni have been sought after by large corporations worldwide and have gone on to hold key positions in the food industry and government agencies.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:2 (Hons) in a subject containing biology and chemistry content.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Physical Aspects of Food

  • Microbiological and Chemical Food Safety

  • Food Processing

  • Colloid and Dairy Science

  • Nutrient & Food Biochemical Structure and Function

  • Food Analysis

  • Research Project: Masters Students

  • Food Quality Assurance and Control

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any components.

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