Queen's University of Belfast - Medical Faculty
MSc in Advanced Food Safety
Belfast, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 25,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and international student
Key Summary
The MSc in Advanced Food Safety is tailored towards students seeking to develop a career within the agri-food industry and related sectors and offers the opportunity to obtain a unique internationally recognised qualification from a global leader in food safety and food security.
With an ever-increasing global population, climate change challenges and changing geo-political dynamics, the world’s food production and supply chains are under increased pressure, and issues relating to food safety and security are of key concern for all. The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at QUB is one of the University’s four Global Research Institutes. It is leading the world in addressing one of the greatest threats posed by these challenges – how to ensure the continuing security and safety of our food supplies.
IGFS researchers deliver the MSc Advanced Food Safety programme and focus on the new and emerging issues threatening food safety and food security, and concentrate on the utilisation of recent developments in analytical approaches to monitor and regulate food integrity, authenticity and security.
International students will be provided access to additional free course content aimed at helping students of all levels of the English language to improve their written accuracy, structure and criticality. English and academic skills courses focused primarily on our international students are offered throughout the academic year by qualified English teachers for academic purposes. Students can also book 1:1 sessions for individual guidance on English language and academic skills at any point.
Due to the popularity of this programme, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible, and ideally no later than 30th June for courses which commence in mid-September. If any program receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.
Please note a deposit may be required to guarantee a place on the course. Due to high demand, applications may not be considered if the course has reached its maximum class size and will be placed on a waiting list. Please see the deposit terms and conditions for more details.
Advanced Food Safety highlights
- Internationally Renowned Experts
- Student Experience
- World Class Facilities
- Professional Accreditations
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
Year 1
- Advanced Food Bioanalysis
- Foundations for Research in the Biosciences
- Literature Review: Advanced Food Safety
- Research Project: Advanced Food Safety
- Food Safety, Health and Disease
- Agri-Food Traceability and Fraud
Assessment
Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:
Continuous assessment of coursework, and assessment of modules based solely on submitted work related to private individual study - There are no formal written examinations.
A major component of this programme will involve the completion of a food safety-related independent research project under the supervision of a member of the IGFS research staff.
The Institute for Global Food Security has strong links with industry, companies and government bodies, and is internationally recognised as a leading player in food safety education and research, so completing this course will provide you with excellent employment opportunities both locally and further afield. Previous graduates have gone on to employment in; International agri-food sector companies; Diagnostic service provision companies; and Research and regulatory analyst laboratories; and many have gone on to pursue further Ph.D.-level studies both at QUB and at other leading Universities.
Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.
Learning and Teaching
Learning opportunities available with this course are outlined below:
At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high-quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practices in learning, teaching and student support to enable students to achieve their full academic potential.
On the MSc in Advanced Food Safety, we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and work in a global society and make use of innovative technologies and a world-class library that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners.
Across a combination of morning and afternoon classes, examples of the opportunities provided for learning in this course are lectures, practical laboratory experiences, self-directed study and supervised research work to enhance employability.