MSc Food Science and Nutrition

Course overview

The MSc Food Science and Nutrition is designed for graduates and professionals who want advanced knowledge and practical skills for careers across the global food industry, nutrition, food manufacturing, food safety, sustainability and quality management. The course combines academic study with industry engagement, applied research and industry-based projects. Key areas covered include: • Food production, manufacturing and biotechnology • Food chemistry and biochemistry • Food microbiology and food safety • Food quality management systems • Applied human nutrition • Global public health nutrition • Food and nutritional sustainability • Food processing • Industry projects • Scientific and consumer data analysis • Research and professional skills The course is suitable for Food Science/Nutrition graduates, food-industry professionals, and graduates from science, technology or engineering backgrounds who want to enter the food sector.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

February 2027

Tuition fee

£20,520 (2026/27)University fee information (opens in a new tab)

Initial deposit

Full year fee

City

Newport, Shropshire

Country

England

Campus

Harper Adams University campus

Official course page

https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

For the MSc, the standard requirement is: Academic Option 1 — Bachelor's degree An Honours degree with a minimum 2:2 in a: • Science subject • Technology subject • Engineering subject Option 2 — HND / FdSc A good FdSc/HND pass in a relevant subject plus at least two years of related industrial or professional experience. However, Harper Adams specifies this route as for UK students only. Prior experience may be assessed through an interview and supporting documents such as a CV, CPD evidence or professional references. For a Pakistani applicant, the normal route would therefore be an equivalent bachelor's degree in an appropriate science/technology/engineering field.

Scholarships & discounts

£5,000 Vice-Chancellor's International Award (PG)

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Course modules

The university's current course structure identifies the following MSc study areas/modules: Module · Level Food Production, Manufacturing and Biotechnology · Core subject area Food Chemistry and Biochemistry · Core subject area Food Microbiology and Food Safety · Core subject area Food Quality Management · Core subject area Applied Human Nutrition · Core subject area Global Public Health Nutrition · Core subject area Food and Nutritional Sustainability · Core subject area Experimental Design and Data Analysis · MSc/PgD Masters Research Project · MSc Harper Adams explains that at PgC level, students choose four of the seven main Food Science/Nutrition modules. At PgD, all seven plus Experimental Design and Data Analysis become core, while the Masters Research Project is added to complete the MSc. Important: Harper Adams states that optional modules are indicative and may be subject to change, and module availability can depend on enrolment and resources