University of Greenwich
Food Innovation MSc
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
  • Jan 1, 2025 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
  • Jan 1, 2025 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

Contribute to healthy living and lifestyles and be a part of new products with this Master’s in Food Innovation.

This MSc in Food Innovation is aimed at graduates and professionals looking to build careers in the food science industry (and especially in product development). The course builds your knowledge and understanding of how ingredients are developed and launched, from concept to completion. It is based on the expertise of staff working in areas including human nutrition and public health, food chemistry and microbiology, product development, packaging, food safety, legislation, and sustainability.

The course prepares you for a career in product development science, with expertise in food and nutrition. You'll develop insight into the development of healthy and nutritious food and learn how to enhance sustainability and creativity within food chains.

What you should know about this course

  • Our course can enhance your existing practical skills and applied knowledge.
  • The course is well-suited to students with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, nutrition, biotechnology and hospitality.
  • You can study part-time and combine learning with work commitments to continue your personal development.
  • As part of the compulsory courses, you sit the Level 3 award in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food Manufacturing course offered by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).

**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

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

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Food Innovation, 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, in a relevant subject.

Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in the field of Food science/Technology may be considered.

Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees Food Innovation MSc

England UK £11000 year 1
Northern Ireland £11000 year 1
Scotland £11000 year 1
Wales £11000 year 1
EU £17450 year 1
International £17450 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

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