MSc Food Processing Engineering with Advanced Practice

The MSc Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) programme at Teesside University is a 20-month master’s programme combining technical study in food engineering, safety, and process design with a placement or research internship to enhance practical skills and employability. It extends the regular MSc by adding an advanced practice component, which is an internship, research placement, or study abroad module. Students study food chemistry, engineering of food production, safety, process design, analytical techniques, and management of food systems.

It is split into taught modules (120 credits), a research project (60 credits), and 60 credits of advanced practice. Core modules include Food Chemistry Composition and Analysis, Food Manufacturing Engineering, Food Product Design, and Food Safety Engineering and Management. The advanced practice module is expected to run for up to 12 weeks, offering real-world or research exposure. Students are taught using lectures, lab work, seminars, workshops, and project work. Assessments include reports, lab write-ups, design tasks, exams, project deliverables, and performance in the advanced practice placement.

Teesside University is based in Middlesbrough in the Tees Valley of Northeast England. It evolved from Constantine Technical College, later Teesside Polytechnic, and has had university status since 1992. Its academic structure includes faculties in engineering and technology, food and nutrition, computing, health, arts, business, and social sciences.

Student life is lively, with societies, sports clubs, student support services, and modern campus facilities, including labs, workshops, and technology suites. In terms of teaching, Teesside focuses on applied learning, industry collaboration, and bridging theory with practice. Many programmes include real projects, placements, lab work, and partnerships with industry. The advanced practice MSc in Food Processing Engineering reflects this by combining academic coursework with hands-on placement or research work.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically need a UK 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in science, engineering, or a technology subject.

English Proficiency:

• International students need to show proof of English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no component below 5.5.
• Other equivalent English qualifications may also be considered.

The annual tuition fee to study MSc Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) at Teesside University is £17,000 for international students for full-time study.

Teesside offers various scholarships, including the Global Excellence Scholarship (for international students), which gives up to a £2,000 discount towards tuition fees in the first year. Other scholarships include the China Merit Scholarship, ASEAN Excellence Scholarship, Africa Excellence Scholarship, and Academic Excellence Awards. Prospective students should check Teesside’s postgraduate funding pages for up-to-date awards, eligibility, and deadlines.

Graduates of the MSc Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) from Teesside University may take roles such as:

• Food Process Engineer
• Product Development Engineer
• Food Safety Manager
• Operations Manager in food manufacturing
• Food Systems Consultant

Applications for the Teesside University MSc Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) course are submitted through Teesside University’s postgraduate application portal. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.