MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance

The MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance course offered by the University of Reading is an advanced study program designed to provide graduates with a strong skill set in food processing and quality assurance, preparing them to be experts in the food industry. The course is a great fit for ambitious graduates who want to shape the future of the food industry by enhancing food production quality standards.Course Content: The MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance course covers core concepts such as food processing and quality assurance, food composition, chemistry, and quality, food microbiology, food safety management, food product development and consumer studies, and research methods.Key Modules: The course consists of key modules including 'Food Processing and Quality Assurance', 'Communication and Research Skills', 'Food Product Development and Consumer Studies', 'Sustainable Food Manufacturing', 'Food Processing and Quality Assurance: Processed Meats', 'Food Manufacturing Case Studies'. The final part of the course is the Research Project, which enables students to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world problem or issue within the food industry.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the leading qualifying body for food professionals in Europe.Future Careers: This course will prepare students for a significant variety of roles within the food industry, with potential careers including food production management, quality assurance roles, product development, and auditing roles. Graduates might find careers in industries including food and drink manufacturers, retail businesses, government agencies, research laboratories, public health and marketing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.