MSc in Sustainable Food Quality for Health

Flexible:36-72 months

Start date: There are entry points throughout the year

This MSc is a flexible course for industrial professionals which combines traditional academic disciplines with research in the workplace. Receiving advanced training in food and agricultural sciences, you will gain an excellent theoretical and practical understanding of how the food industry operates. The skills which you learn in this programme will give you experience of using cutting edge technology to deliver industry-based, scientifically sound results. You will graduate with the ability to assume research, design and leadership roles within the industry.

Key facts about this course:

Aimed at food and agricultural industry employees

Focused on topics such as nutrition, health and the consumer, food quality and regulation, food manufacture, and sustainable food production

Provided by the AgriFoodTraining Partnership, the programme is awarded by the University of Reading with the option to take modules offered across the partnership by the University of Nottingham, Aberystwyth University, Harper Adams University, Cranfield University and Bangor University.

This MSc is provided in partnership with businesses in the food industry. Designed for professionals who do not want to step away from current roles, the programme is a flexible part time commitment available over 1-5 years. For a full breakdown of this course, take a look at the AFTP profile.

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).

Entry requirements: We normally require a good first or second class honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK), in a relevant pure or applied science, technology or engineering subject, and a minimum of one year’s relevant full-time work experience.

Applicants should be employed in the food or agricultural industries and remain in this employment throughout the programme.

To apply for this programme please contact the AFTP Administrator directly by email on f.l.lee@reading.ac.uk.

What will you study?

Sample modules:

Understanding and influencing consumer behaviour
Sustainable supply systems
Flavour: from farm to fork and beyond
Diet quality and health
Fresh produce quality management

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

How much will it cost?

New UK/EU students: £ per year

New international students: £ per year

Additional Costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

UK/EU/International: Please see the AgriFood Training Partnership website for fee information: www.aftp.co.uk.

What career can you have?

The safety, quality and nutritional properties of the food reaching consumers depends upon an understanding of science and technology.

You will gain the knowledge required to embark on a career within a range of organisations, including multinational food manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, major retail chains and smaller companies supplying niche markets. Alternatively, you could go on to study for a PhD.

Recent examples of jobs obtained by our graduates have included: Process Technologist with Pepsico International, Quality Executive with Agro Tech Foods, New Product Developer with Bakkavor, Food Technologist with Tesco and Research and Development Technologist with Kerry Ingredients and Flavours.