MSc Food Innovation
Chatham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
18 Aug 2024
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 10,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic students fee | International students fee: GBP 16,300
Introduction
Contribute to healthy living and lifestyles and be a part of new products with this Master’s in Food Innovation.
This MSc in Food Innovation is aimed at graduates and professionals looking to build careers in the food science industry (and especially in product development). The course builds your knowledge and understanding of how ingredients are developed and launched, from concept to completion. It is based on the expertise of staff working in areas including human nutrition and public health, food chemistry and microbiology, product development, packaging, food safety, legislation, and sustainability.
The course prepares you for a career in product development science, with expertise in food and nutrition. You'll develop insight into the development of healthy and nutritious food and learn how to enhance sustainability and creativity within food chains.
Open to UK applications for September and January. This course is now closed to new International applications for September. International applicants can apply for January.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. Contact the university to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Year 1
Option Set 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Marketing, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
- Environmental Footprinting and Climate Change (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Inspection for Government Officials (15 credits)
- Innovations in Food Packaging (30 credits)
- Applied Food Chemistry and Biochemistry (30 credits)
- Food Management (15 credits)
- Food Authenticity and Traceability (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
- Food, Nutrition and Public Health (30 credits)
Option Set 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Marketing, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Elective Choice PG 15cr (15 credits)
- Postgraduate Negotiated Learning Module (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
- Environmental Footprinting and Climate Change (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Inspection for Government Officials (15 credits)
- Innovations in Food Packaging (30 credits)
- Applied Food Chemistry and Biochemistry (30 credits)
- Food Management (15 credits)
- Food Authenticity and Traceability (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
- Food, Nutrition and Public Health (30 credits)
Option Set 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Marketing, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
- Environmental Footprinting and Climate Change (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Inspection for Government Officials (15 credits)
- Food Management (15 credits)
- Food Authenticity and Traceability (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Elective Choice PG 15cr (15 credits)
- Elective Choice PG 30cr (30 credits)
- Postgraduate Negotiated Learning Module (15 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course emerge with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers at government level, working in competent authorities. They can also pursue careers in the food industry as food technologists, including product development, or in the hospitality sector.