University of Greenwich
Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice MSc
University of Greenwich

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice MSc at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
55 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £29821 £26104 £30658
25-75 percentile range £24771 - £35770 £19342 - £34316 £22615 - £42400

Course Description

This two-year Master’s in Applied Food Safety & Quality Management with Industrial Practice is ideal for graduates who are looking for managerial roles in the food industry.

There is a huge demand for professionally trained graduates who understand what it takes to provide safe food to consumers. Our course addresses a variety of food safety and quality issues to help you meet these industry needs.

These include the management of food safety and quality across the supply chain, and how to design and implement safety and quality management systems to meet required local and international legislation. You'll also be able to apply to work with a relevant employer during your second year.

The course is aimed at graduates from related disciplines or professionals in the food sector who wish to develop their skills and take on managerial roles. It is taught by staff at the award-winning Natural Resources Institute (NRI).

What you should know about this course

  • This two-year course includes an independent research project and a one-year internship
  • The course is taught by the award-winning Natural Resources Institute (NRI), with its unique knowledge base and industry experience
  • Our farm-to-fork approach addresses a variety of food safety and quality management issues
  • This popular course at our Medway Campus in Kent has limited availability and numbers will be capped. Apply early to secure your place
  • You are responsible for securing your placement (with our help). But if this is not completed, you can still graduate with an award without industrial practice.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice MSc at University of Greenwich

15% Teaching Professionals
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
15% Caring personal services
15% Administrative occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations

**Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:** **Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies** **Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research** **Examinations**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above**

Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in Food Safety and Technology may be considered.

Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees Applied Food Safety and Quality Management with Industrial Practice MSc

EU £21000
England UK £16550
Northern Ireland £16550
Scotland £16550
Wales £16550
International £21000

Average student cost of living in London

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 University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Agriculture

    • #36 
    • #679 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

List of 214 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Greenwich - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business and Management”: 4485 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
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