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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Food Safety and Biotechnology

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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2 yearsDuration
£28,000Per Year (Intl)
£26,445Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MPhil Food Safety and Biotechnology at Queen's University Belfast. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme focuses on applied aspects of advanced and emerging analytical technologies to address current issues in food safety, nutrition and food supply. It covers the entire food chain from farm to fork and places a strong emphasis on the link between improved food safety and nutrition and improved public health. Research Strengths - Advanced and emerging technological and analytical platforms (biosensors, isotopic and omics) - Animal food and feed safety - Animal health and disease diagnostics - Global food security - Food and nutrition metabolomics - Food and nutrition ... International tuition fees are £28,000 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Analytical Technologies in Food Science
Biosensors and Omics Applications for Food Safety
Food Chain Management and Traceability Systems
Nutritional Metabolomics and Public Health
Immunodiagnostics and Contaminant Detection Methodologies
Food Chemistry and Authenticity Assessment
Animal Feed Safety and Disease Diagnostics
Research Methods and Professional Practice in Biotechnology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£56,000

Home Student Fee

£26,445

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Food Safety and Biotechnology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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