Food Science and Innovation MSc
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
This course aims to develop your skills and knowledge and combine food science, technology and nutrition to meet the industry's challenges. Population growth, both globally and within the UK, continues to put pressure on all elements of the agri-food supply chain. A fully coordinated approach to food quality, safety, security and sustainability is needed.
You will use your specialist skills, combining food science and technology, as well as nutrition and health, to meet the industry's challenges; the objective of the course is to create innovative food products while ensuring they are safe, wholesome and nutritious.
Key highlights
- Combines food science, technology, nutrition and health in one programme
- Focuses on creating innovative, safe, wholesome and nutritious food products
- Addresses quality, safety, security and sustainability across the agri-food supply chain
- Responds to industry challenges driven by global and UK population growth
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — Home Students International/EU Students 2:1 honours degree Applicants should have a 2:1 honours degree (or a 2:2 with two to three years industry experience) in any of the following: Food Science and Technology
- Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International/EU Students 2:1 honours degree Applicants should have a 2:1 honours degree (or a 2:2 with two to three years industry experience) in any of the following: Food Science and Technology
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Food technologist
- New product development technologist
- Food scientist
- Quality assurance manager
- Food safety officer
- Nutrition scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,090 for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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