This course is studied over a period of three to six years. If you have a relevant agricultural and/or food-related background and youd like to gain in-depth knowledge about food safety, this is the course for you.
This MSc course is designed to provide a holistic view of food safety as it applies to the human food supply chain.
Incorporating pre and post-harvest stages of food production, it examines crop safety, animal welfare and the economics of the supply chain.
The programme would be suitable for those who have an undergraduate degre...
<strong>This course is studied over a period of three to six years. If you have a relevant agricultural and/or food-related background and youd like to gain in-depth knowledge about food safety, this is the course for you.</strong><br/><br/>This MSc course is designed to provide a holistic view of food safety as it applies to the human food supply chain.<br/><br/>Incorporating pre and post-harvest stages of food production, it examines crop safety, animal welfare and the economics of the supply chain.<br/><br/>The programme would be suitable for those who have an undergraduate degree in agricultural sciences, biological science, food systems, veterinary medicine and human medicine.<br/><br/>Its also suitable for professionals from agriculture, food or rural industries, as well as government officials, international organisations, researchers in food safety and the third sector.<br/><br/>Delivered part time through online learning, the course covers a period of three to six years.
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Distance-online
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Edinburgh
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Institution Code
S01
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £18,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £38,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |