Food Safety (Online Learning) PgDip
The University of Edinburgh
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Food Safety (Online Learning) PgDip at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £29500 | £39500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £23500 - £34000 | £29500 - £48000 |
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15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24406 | £24662 | £30689 |
25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19296 - £31978 | £22604 - £41672 |
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Course Description
Who is this programme for? The MSc in Food Safety is a part-time online learning programme.
It is aimed at busy professionals keen to acquire in-depth knowledge on food safety, with relevant backgrounds in:
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public health
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food and beverage
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agriculture
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veterinary
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biology
This programme would be suitable for those with an undergraduate degree in:
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agricultural sciences
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biological science
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food systems
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veterinary medicine
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human medicine
It is also suitable if you are a/an:
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agriculture professional
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rural industries professional
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food industry professional
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government official
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international organisation employee
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researcher in food safety
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third sector employee
What will I learn? Uniquely positioned to provide a holistic (“farm to fork”) food safety approach to the food chain, this MSc covers key food safety issues in:
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agricultural food production
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harvest
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slaughter
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processing
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storage
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transport
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retail
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consumption
This MSc considers the pre- and post-harvest stages of agricultural food production. It incorporates:
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the drivers and economics of food safety throughout the food chain,
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how to minimize, detect and deal with potential hazards in crop production, animal products, food processing, manufacture, and storage
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how to collect and analyse data from a foodborne disease outbreak
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a guide to relevant microbial and chemical hazards, and testing systems.
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designing and implementing food safety management systems
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an introduction to animal welfare and food safety/quality concerns on farms, transport vehicles, slaughterhouses, meat processing plants, including waste management
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guides to relevant legislation, comparing legislation and issues with labelling, traceability, enforcement, and food fraud
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other topics are available in elective options
Why study this programme? Globally, poor food safety affects 600 million people and results in 420,000 deaths in a year (World Health Organisation report; Estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases, 2015).
This report highlighted the importance of producing safe food to save human lives, reduce morbidity, conserve resources and improve the economy of every country.
Concern about foodborne diseases (microbial diseases and those due to contaminants) is a heightened public health concern worldwide.
The contamination of food with microorganisms or chemicals may occur at any stage in the process from food production to consumption. Environmental contamination, including pollution of water, soil, or air, also poses a threat.
Based in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (RDSVS), the MSc is uniquely positioned to draw expertise from the world class staff based in the:
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Vet School
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famous Roslin Institute
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Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security
The programme also has close collaboration with the Scottish Rural College.
Teaching excellence The University of Edinburgh has been delivering online postgraduate programmes since 2005 and is the largest provider of online programmes in the prestigious Russell Group of universities.
The RDSVS online postgraduate programmes have an overall satisfaction rate of 89% in the UK postgraduate taught experience survey (PTES) 2019-20.
Accreditation Courses within the MSc in Food Safety programme, once accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), can be used by veterinarians towards the RCVS Certificate or Diploma in Veterinary Public Health.
The programme aligns and contributes to the current European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) approved specialist standard residency training programme that occurs at the RDSVS.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Food Safety (Online Learning) PgDip at The University of Edinburgh
75% | Media Professionals |
25% | Teaching Professionals |
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Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Agriculture
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Food Safety (Online Learning) PgDip | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time | |
Food Safety, Hygiene and Management MSc | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Part-time |
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- Published:
- 22 July, 2023