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MSc in Advanced Food Safety

Educational Aims of Programme

On successful completion of this programme students will have:

  • Gained knowledge of current and emerging issues in the field of global food safety
  • An increased awareness of the links between food consumption, food safety and human health
  • Developed an understanding and awareness of approaches to monitor food safety and protect human health
  • Obtained practical experience of relevant techniques key to food safety analysis and monitoring
  • Participated in the design and performance of a scientific research project in an area associated with food safety
  • Successfully undertaken a substantial piece of scientific research within the field of food safety
  • The capability to pursue a career in research, industry or other areas of professional scientific employment

Course Elements

The major focus of the programme content will be on new and emerging issues within the field of food safety and on recent developments in analytical approaches to monitor/regulate food safety to protect human health.  Key topics covered will include food fraud and traceability and the means of detecting fraud and ensuring food safety and authenticity.  The links between biological and chemical hazards present in animal feed/human food will also be elucidated highlighting new emerging technologies that enable rapid and early detection of contamination and animal disease.

Duration

1 year

Mode of Study

Full-time

Criteria for Admission (Subject Specific Requirements) To Programme

Minimum requirement for entrance will be first degree at Honours 2.2 (50%) or above in relevant area of science or equivalent qualification.  In exceptional circumstances, for example where the applicant offers considerable, relevant work experience, applications from other degree courses will be considered.

Information on applications and fees may be obtained from the Admissions Service.

Additional information is available from the Postgraduate Course Finder.

For specific enquiries:
Tel:  +44 (0)28 9097 5787
Email:  sobb.office@qub.ac.uk

Programme Director
MSc Advanced Food Safety
School of Biological Sciences
Queen's University Belfast
BT9 7BL