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Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) PgDip/MSc

Ulster University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Belfast Campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism. Food Regulatory Affairs is an interdisciplinary subject area - integrating science, law and food/health policy as applied to the regulation of the entire food chain from pre-harvest to the consumer. International perspectives on Food Regulatory Affairs have become increasingly important particularly since the formation of the World Trade Organisation and the international acceptance of Codex Alimentarius standards. This part-time programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs together with a specialism in Veterinary Public Health (VPH) and is particularly designed for veterinarians employed in the food sector who wish to develop their career in this field but who are unable to undertake study on a full-time basis. In addition, the programme fulfils the additional requirement for the training of official veterinarians as set out in European Regulation 854/2004.

This is a part-time programme which is entirely internet delivered. European and global experts in veterinary and food science, law, economics, and policy contribute to the programme. The awards are granted jointly between Ulster University (UK), and University College Dublin (IRL). Students will also achieve PgDip award during this course.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 8,905per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Ulster University, Cromore Road, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland

Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    26th out of 60 4

    6th out of 35 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    133 60%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    22nd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    20th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 154
    113 73%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    9th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    23rd

    12

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