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PostgraduateMSc

Food Science and Technology

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the MSc Food Science and Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The food industry in the United Kingdom has developed a world-renowned 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 Master’s 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. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Food Processing and Manufacturing
Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Food Chemistry and Composition Analysis
Microbiology and Food Preservation
Nutrition and Functional Foods
Food Product Development and Innovation
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Food Science Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic666.56.56
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Food Science and Technology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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