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Master's

MSc Food Quality and Safety with Industrial Practice

Abertay University · Scotland

Level
Master's
Duration
1 year
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£18,950 (2027/28 international)
Initial deposit
Full year fee
Location
Scotland

Course overview

This practical MSc combines food quality, food safety, sustainability and industrial practice. It covers food safety systems, analytical chemistry, project management, research methods, waste/wastewater management and food-industry product development, with a competitive industrial placement route.

Course details

Degree level
Master's
Duration
1 year
Intake
January 2027
Tuition fee
£18,950 (2027/28 international)University fee information (opens in a new tab)
Initial deposit
Full year fee
Country
Scotland

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

6 overall

Components: 5.5

Most of our undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses require English at IELTS 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5) or a University-accepted equivalent

Alternative English Requirements

Oxford ELLT

6 overall

Components: 5

Minimum pass of 6 overall (with minimum scores in speaking, reading and listening at 5, and writing at 6)

Duolingo English Test

105 overall

Components: 95

For courses requiring an overall score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, a minimum score of 120 overall with 110 in each element is required

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

For Pakistan: Bachelor's degree (4–5 years) with minimum GPA 3.2 or 70% in a subject related to the chosen course.

General entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 honours degree in a related biological, chemical, environmental, food, agricultural or biological-science subject; placement route is competitive and requires an application/interview with the placement provider.

Scholarships & discounts

3000 GBP

Pre-CAS interview

Required
Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Interview type
On CAS Shield
Stage
Before the initial deposit is paid
Format
Recorded interview

Course modules

Official modules: Environmental Management (EEM500); Food Safety and Microbiology (FOD508); Project Management (BMT530); Food Chemistry and Safety (FOD509); Research Methods (GRS501); MSc Dissertation (Industrial Practise) (EEM518); Waste and Wastewater Management (EEM408); Clinical Nutrition 2 (FOD402); New Product Development 2 (FOD404). Modules are subject to change.

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.