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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time, up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Masters Degree Description

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.

Start dates:

  • March 2026
  • May 2026
  • July 2026
  • September 2026

Entry Requirements

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

We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

The course is aligned to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health’s (CIEH) new APC-Food syllabus, and therefore ideal if you wish to complete the academic requirement of the Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC) to become an authorised Food Safety Practitioner as set out in the Food Law Code of Practice.

Module Details

Food Hazards, Risks and Controls - 30 credits
Food Law and Food Standards — 30 credits
Food Incidents, Interventions and Investigations — 30 credits
Food Safety and Quality Management Systems — 30 credits
MasterS with professional placement
Project — 60 credits

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