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Food Science & Technology Masters - MSc/PgD/PgC

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What will I learn?

Course Overview

The food industry in the United Kingdom has developed a world-renown reputation for the production of exceptional quality, safe, wholesome products. To maintain this position in the global market, it is vital that the workforce is equally competent and highly skilled. The Masters of Food Science and Technology at Cardiff Met has been designed to provide you with professional training combining comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of food science and food technology. It is ideal for students and professionals seeking to expand their career prospects into a wide range of food manufacturing, commercial, government or research roles in the broad field of food science and food technology. Students will be presented with tasks to develop and strengthen their knowledge, leadership, research and problem-solving skills in order to meet the global challenges associated within all aspects of the food industry, from farm to fork. Students can exit at Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma levels.

Assessment

A range of assessment methods are used to test all aspects of a student's abilities, including: Closed (or open) book examinations; Written assignments; Practical/ laboratory reports; Oral Presentations (individual/ group); Case studies; Posters; Portfolios; Research project (dissertation)

Employability & Careers

The programme provides the potential for graduates to progress within the food industry, retail, government or education. Our past students have found employment in some of the major UK retailers, local regional and international food manufacturers, food laboratories, various sectors of the Government and consultancy advisory roles.

Which department am I in?

Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£17,600.00 (19,17,629) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Llandaff Campus

Western Avenue,

Cardiff,

CF5 2YB, WALES, Wales

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants need to have an honours degree in relevant science and/or technology subjects. Under certain circumstances, applicants who do not possess a first degree, but who can demonstrate relevant industrial/professional experience in a cognate discipline will also be considered. Applicants whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. TOEFL IBT: Overall - 72; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Listening - 17; Writing - 17.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

The university has been ranked as number one in the UK for overall international student support for an incredible six years running.

  • Ranked number 1 in Wales and 8th in the UK for sustainability
  • Cardiff Met students are enrolled from 143 different countries
  • Number one out of 159 universities for its Career Services
  • 95% of graduates enter employment or study within 6 months