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PostgraduateMSc

Food Science and Innovation

University of Chester
Chester, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,090Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Chester, the MSc Food Science and Innovation provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course aims to develop your skills and knowledge and combine food science, technology and nutrition to meet the industry's challenges. Population growth, both globally and within the UK, continues to put pressure on all elements of the agri-food supply chain. A fully coordinated approach to food quality, safety, security and sustainability is needed. International tuition fees are £15,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,090 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Food Processing Technology
Food Safety and Quality Management
Nutrition and Health in Food Innovation
Product Development and Formulation
Food Supply Chain Sustainability
Analytical Methods in Food Science
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Food Microbiology and Preservation Techniques
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 Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,500

Home Student Fee

£9,090

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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