University of Bedfordshire

MSc Food Security in Public Health

University of Bedfordshire

Course overview

The MSc Food Security in Public Health course at the University of Bedfordshire is an excellent course that gives you the knowledge and skills in food systems management and public health policy. You will learn how to make sure food products are high-quality, safe to eat, and follow fair trade practices by looking at quality processes in the university’s Food Quality Assurance unit.

You will explore different biological and chemical agents that can be in food and animal feed and look at the possible risks to human health. You will also learn to create and put into action a system to trace food that follows customer and legal rules. You will study the complex management of food systems, from the farms where it is grown and harvested, to how it is transported and finally consumed.

The course will introduce you to key concepts of Epidemiology in Public Health. You will complete a Food Security Research Project where you will do a significant piece of research on a relevant area in the food industry or government policy. This is a great chance to show your work professionally and gain specialised knowledge that you can use in your career. The MSc Food Security in Public Health from the University of Bedfordshire will prepare you for a rewarding career in this field.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants for this course are required to have a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency through tests such as IELTS and TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of an MSc in Food Security in Public Health at the University of Bedfordshire can pursue various career options, such as the following:

  • Public Health Director
  • Health Educator
  • Epidemiologist
  • Food Security Researcher
  • Nutritionist

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study an MSc in Food Security in Public Health course at the University of Bedfordshire is £16,900.

Admission

You can apply for this course through the university’s application portal. Our counsellors at AHZ are also available to help with this process.

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