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.
This accredited MSc in Food Innovation prepares you to tackle the major global challenges facing today’s food supply chain, from sustainability and climate change to product development and safe, nutritious food production. You will explore how new ingredients and creative processes can enhance both sustainability and innovation across the sector, while learning how to design safe, wholesome foods for modern consumers.
The course draws on a wide range of disciplines, including marketing and management, agricultural and environmental risk analysis, human nutrition, food microbiology, biochemistry, food safety and packaging. You will also study industry recognised HACCP modules accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health, giving you the practical tools and knowledge valued across the international food industry.
International students benefit from dedicated support through our partnerships with Twin Group and Step Recruitment, helping you prepare for applications, build confidence and secure high‑quality placements. These partnerships have supported thousands of students and consistently lead to excellent long‑term career outcomes.
Recent placements include Hello Fresh, Whitworths, Sunmagic Juices, Franco’s, Wholegood, Bearfields, Cocoba Chocolate, Albion Fine Foods, Glens of Antrim Potatoes, 9 Cuisines, Wealmoor, Frive, Trugym – Protein Prep and Dina Foods.
Students benefit from secure university accommodation located on or near campus, creating a comfortable and supporting living environment. The active Students’ Union offers events, societies and dedicated support services, helping you feel part of a vibrant and welcoming community.
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
This programme has been designed for the International Market.
If you arrive after the start of term, certain module choices will not be available to you. Option choices will be limited and may be allocated to you.
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)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
- Branding, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options.
- Food Marketing (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Safety and Quality Management (30 credits)
- Innovations in Food Packaging (30 credits)
- Alternative Proteins (15 credits)
- Applied Food Science and Innovation (15 credits)
- Advanced Food Analysis (30 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)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
- Branding, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
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.
- Food Marketing (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Food Safety and Quality Management (30 credits)
- Innovations in Food Packaging (30 credits)
- Alternative Proteins (15 credits)
- Applied Food Science and Innovation (15 credits)
- Advanced Food Analysis (30 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)
- Research Project (Food Innovation) (60 credits)
- Branding, Innovation and Management (30 credits)
- Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
Students are also required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Food Marketing (15 credits)
- Food Preservation (15 credits)
- Alternative Proteins (15 credits)
- Applied Food Science and Innovation (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.
About the course team
Dr Micael de Andrade Lima leads this course.
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 you can still experience how Greenwich could be the right university for you.
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Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Science, Nutrition or Health.
Subjects may also include Food Science, Technology, Processing, Engineering; Biotechnology, Agricultural Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Gastronomy/Culinary Arts; and other closely related disciplines.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications, or relevant professional experience in the field of Food science/Technology may be considered.
For more information, use our contact form or call us on 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
University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).
| Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | £14,950 | N/A | N/A |
| International | £21,850 | 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.
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.
International Scholarship Award
International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £2,500 in their first year, for students from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria or Ghana.
International Scholarship Award
Greenwich Progression Bursary
£3,000 bursary for home fee paying University of Greenwich final year undergraduate students and Alumni.
EU Bursary
Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.
Financial support
We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so 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.
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.
Accommodation
Medway campus in Kent
Our Medway halls of residence are all located on-campus, with facilities include an on-site café, launderette and bar. And the halls are located within minutes of the historic Chatham dockyard and Chatham and Gillingham town centres.
With student-run social events, modern ensuite rooms and communal shared spaces, you’ll find that living in halls of residence will be a highlight of your University of Greenwich experience.
Rooms start at £172.06/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills and 24-hour residential support. Our Medway accommodation boasts 350 rooms with 24/7 security, and resident car parking permits are available.
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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