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MSc Food Science and Innovation

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Through this course, you’ll explore 21st century food manufacturing and develop your understanding of how the biochemical properties of food components influence how foods taste and feel, and how they impact nutrition and health.You’ll explore sensory evaluation, food law and how global trends in trade, regulation and policy influence the sustainability and wider impact of the food chain. You’ll also consider topics such as modern production and analytical technologies, functional foods and labelling legislation, and how to ensure that foods are nutritious and safe to eat.Technical skills are vital to the food industry and they’re an important part of this course. In our dedicated food technology and biochemistry laboratories, you’ll have practical sessions in areas of food production, evaluating the sensory properties of foods, microbiological quality, and the chemical and physical analysis of foods.You’ll also complete a food development project where you’ll create your own innovative foods, working on everything from marketing and sensory analysis to legal requirements – and you’ll create your product too.Past projects include functional yogurts for elderly consumers, and sustainable vegan ice cream made with tiger nuts.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,000per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    53rd

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Stu

    53rd out of 124

    17th out of 35 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    113 53%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    74th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.25 81%

    28th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    126 70%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    7th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.32 83%

    7th

    17

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