Food Innovation with Industrial Practice, MSc
Our two-year Master’s in Food Innovation with Industrial Practice will suit graduates who are looking for careers developing safe and sustainable food within the supply chain.
The food supply chain faces a series of global issues concerning sustainability and innovation. This course encourages you to develop solutions to these real-world problems. You'll discover the importance of developing new ingredients and products for safe and wholesome foods and how to enhance sustainability and creativity within food supply chains.
The course draws from a broad range of areas. These include marketing and management, risk analysis for agriculture and environment, climate change, packaging, human nutrition and public health, food microbiology and biochemistry, food safety, and quality assurance. You'll study Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) modules recognised by the Royal Society for Public Health.
This Food Innovation course includes a one-year internship with a relevant employer in a field of your interest. It prepares you for managerial roles along the food supply chain, in government legislation or enforcement, in food supply and manufacture, or in hospitality and retail. It will also benefit entrepreneurs who want to develop their own food-based businesses.
School
Location
Duration
2 years sandwich
Start month
September; January
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
Year 1
Option Set 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Marketing, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
- Environmental Footprinting and Climate Change (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Inspection for Government Officials (15 credits)
- Innovations in Food Packaging (30 credits)
- Applied Food Chemistry and Biochemistry (30 credits)
- Food Management (15 credits)
- Food Authenticity and Traceability (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
- Food, Nutrition and Public Health (30 credits)
Option Set 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Marketing, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Elective Choice PG 15cr (15 credits)
- Postgraduate Negotiated Learning Module (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
- Environmental Footprinting and Climate Change (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Inspection for Government Officials (15 credits)
- Innovations in Food Packaging (30 credits)
- Applied Food Chemistry and Biochemistry (30 credits)
- Food Management (15 credits)
- Food Authenticity and Traceability (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
- Food, Nutrition and Public Health (30 credits)
Option Set 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
- Research Methods for Postgraduates (15 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Marketing, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Risk Analysis for Agriculture and the Environment (15 credits)
- Environmental Footprinting and Climate Change (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Inspection for Government Officials (15 credits)
- Food Management (15 credits)
- Food Authenticity and Traceability (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
Students are also required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Elective Choice PG 15cr (15 credits)
- Elective Choice PG 30cr (30 credits)
- Postgraduate Negotiated Learning Module (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
- Industrial Practice (60 credits)
About the course team
Our programme team and other contributors to the course are globally recognised specialists in their fields. Colleagues from industry (e.g. Pfizer, GSK, Novo Nordisk, Merck/Proctor & Gamble) deliver guest lectures each year as well as industry-relevant teaching sessions and seminars.
Come and meet us
We are offering virtual events so that you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have a relevant Bachelor's honours degree (UK equivalent) class 2:2 or above (or an overseas equivalent).
If there is no degree relevant, a professional qualification and experience in the field of food science and technology may be acceptable.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
Yes
Can I use Prior Learning?
In some cases, it may be possible to consider your prior learning and experience. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: there is no reduction in fees.
How you will learn
Teaching
This course is taught by lectures, seminars, workshops and lab-based exercises, with the use of practical case studies. You'll gain teamwork experience to simulate an industrial setting as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving abilities which are important for modern pharmaceutical practice.
Class sizes
For specialist modules, our classes are usually limited to 20 students in lab sessions and 40 in lectures. This helps to create familiarity between students and staff and ensure a great learning experience.
The modules that run across several courses can have larger classes sizes, which are typically broken down into smaller groups.
Independent learning
Our courses are designed to give you the space for exploratory and independent study. You'll work towards individual and group assignments and undertake the preparation/follow-up work associated with lectures, seminars, integrative assignments and laboratory classes.
We encourage students to take advantage of a range of related extra-curricular opportunities available within the university and elsewhere.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:
- Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies
- Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research
- Examinations.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date.
Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
Each academic year runs from September to June. You can begin the course in September or January.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
| Full time | Part time | Distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £16,550 | N/A | N/A |
| International | £21,000 | N/A | N/A |
Accommodation costs
Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Careers and placements
Will I have a work placement?
The industrial placement is an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and experience you gain during your first year on the programme. You will engage with current industrial systems, processes, and practices, which contribute to your professional development as a scientist.
How long is my placement?
An industrial practice placement should typically last 11 months, with a maximum of 48 weeks, and a minimum of 35 weeks (only if required by the student placement search process).
Mentors
A workplace mentor supports you during your placement, helping you to set objectives and goals, and ensuring you receive appropriate training.
You will also be allocated an academic mentor who monitors your written work. The academic mentor will engage with you to ensure your placement is running smoothly.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates from this course emerge with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers at government level, working in competent authorities. They can also pursue careers in the food industry as food technologists, including product development, or in the hospitality sector.
Do you provide employability services?
As well as support from the Faculty of Engineering and Science Placements Team, the University partners with an organisation that specialises in guiding students to secure an industrial practice placement. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to secure an appropriate placement. This could be with a local or international employer in a relevant industrial sector.
If a placement is not secured, it is still possible to graduate with an MSc without the endorsement of Industrial Practice.
Support and advice
Academic skills and study support
The course leader has the overall responsibility for your course and will be your first point of contact.
We also allocate you a personal tutor, who you meet soon after you join the department. Their role is to support your personal and academic development and act as your point of contact for queries or problems. Workplace mentors are also allocated in the second year.
Support from the department
We help new students over the first few weeks with our faculty and department induction. This covers the first week of term 1 (September) and term 2 (January). We'll also help you discover the academic and social landscape at Medway Campus.
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