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Universities United Kingdom University of Leeds Courses Food Science Food Biotechnology MSc

Food Science Food Biotechnology MSc
at University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 26,750
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Our Food Science (Food Biotechnology) MSc engages with issues at the very forefront of modern food production. You‘ll explore the origins of biotechnology, the legislation and social issues related to biotechnology in food, the immune system and role of antibodies, DNA and how it can be manipulated, modern bioanalytical methods in biotechnology and food safety.

You’ll have chance to challenge the myths associated with food allergies and the risks, causes and solutions. You’ll learn the science behind the ingredients that go into food products.

The core sciences of chemistry and biochemistry underpin the course, alongside the processing of food. You’ll also study essential elements of microbiology and nutrition. You’ll learn to apply fundamental scientific concepts to understand and manipulate the complex characteristics of foods and to integrate this scientific knowledge with an understanding of food technology.

Course highlights

Our courses are shaped by our world-leading research in areas such as digestion and delivery, food safety, functional biopolymers and novel food design.
You’ll be taught by internationally renowned academics working at the forefront of their fields, who are passionate about the subjects they teach with strong industrial links.
During your project work you will access specialist facilities and laboratories which will enable you to develop your skills as a researcher.
Our theoretical modules are supported by extensive practical sessions in the laboratory, allowing you to perform experiments that reinforce the material taught to you in the lectures.
Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from a structured support system, with a personal tutor who will offer help and advice about your approach to studying and how to become adept at independent learning.

Course Content
Through this course you'll develop the ability to critically assess the complex factors that influence the range, quality and acceptability of foods produced in an industrialised society.

You'll apply scientific knowledge from your bachelor degree and extend it to areas outside your first degree discipline. You'll gain a broad knowledge of food science with the necessary related understanding of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, mathematics and biology.

You'll also learn to integrate your scientific knowledge with an understanding of food production and processing and will develop your own interests and skills through specialised options and projects, influenced by current research thinking in the field.

The course provides an understanding of the methodology of research investigations by experimental project, and helps you develop the personal skills you'll need to communicate effectively in future professional activities.

In the final months of your course, using the knowledge you have gained from the core modules, you will be ideally positioned to choose an exciting problem to investigate, which will be influenced by current research thinking within the field.This project will provide you with the key experience in independent research you need to advance your career. The research project will also help you to develop the personal skills you will need to communicate effectively in future professional activities such as presentations.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules
- Microbiological and Chemical Food Safety
- Food Processing
- Food Biotechnology
- Impacts of Food Processing on Nutritional Quality
- Food Diagnostics and Next- Generation Biosensors
- Nutrient & Food Biochemical Structure and Function
- Functional Foods
- Research Project: Masters Students
Entry Requirement
A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (Hons) in a subject containing biology and chemistry content.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees
- UK: £11,500 (total)
- International: £26,750 (total)
Career Prospect
Postgraduates from the School go into careers in research, in the food industry, into regulatory and public bodies across the world, backed by the confidence and skills gained from studying at one of the leading schools of food science and nutrition internationally.

Our graduates are in big demand and food companies come to Leeds to recruit the best talent. Some of our past graduates hold key positions in the food industry and government agencies.

Here are some of the positions that recent graduates are now in:
- Lead Nutritionist, Unilever
- Regional R&D Manager-Bakery Industry, Puratos
- Nutritionals Commercial Manager, Glanbia
- Quality Control, Xtra Edge Foods
- Food Researcher, Korea Food Research Institute
- Quality Assurance Executive, Sami Spices and Herbs
- Specification Technologist, Premier Foods
- Product Developer, Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc
- Quality Control Executive, Dharampal Satyapal Ltd.
- R&D Executive, Pristine Organics

Cost Of Studying At University of Leeds

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Food Science Food Biotechnology MSc at University of Leeds