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**Facilities and specialist equipment**
- Modern STEM ...
On this multidisciplinary course, you explore and evaluate current research; the issues within food security in public health and how to overcome them; the effectiveness of public health information; food systems management; and the legal and ethical considerations including those relating to food standards. The course links theory to practical application with case studies from both developed and developing economies so you develop the skills necessary to respond in innovative ways to current and future challenges.<br/><br/>**Facilities and specialist equipment**<br/>- Modern STEM building with specialist laboratories, lecture theatres and bespoke study spaces.<br/><br/><br/>- The latest technology and industry-standard equipment to emulate the professional workplace.<br/><br/><br/>- Seven-storey library featuring an extensive collection of physical and digital resources.<br/><br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>Establish links and gain valuable work experience through our Life Sciences Liaison Board, which draws in industry-wide professionals such as Life Science Group, the NHS and GrowPura. The Board’s close partnerships with real-world experts means our forward-thinking course is aligned with the needs of both industry and wider society.<br/><br/>**Student experience**<br/>The course is **delivered collaboratively by the University’s School of Life Sciences and School of Society, Community and Health**, drawing on the faculties’ collective knowledge and expertise to address the subject’s multidisciplinary nature. <br/>Study under a team of **international experts** at a University with **30-plus years of experience teaching biological sciences**. <br/>Our highly qualified **academics lead the way in research** areas such as COVID-19 testing technology; obesity; cancer pathways; medicines development; and global food security. <br/>Our faculty’s active involvement in **cutting-edge research and consultancy** feeds directly into course delivery, ensuring you’re up-to-date with the latest advances in the field. <br/>Take part in **subject-relevant field visits** to sites such as Rothamsted Research, LEAF Demonstration Farm and the Centre for Alternative Technology. <br/>Gain specialist knowledge from **external speakers in interactive seminars, workshops and masterclasses**. <br/>Benefit from our **student-centred teaching approach** to help you get the most from your degree, combining lectures and practical sessions with case studies and e-learning. <br/>Develop **employability-based skills** including in assessment and evaluation; effective communication; application of knowledge; and informed decision making. <br/>Explore a current-day issue with **your choice of MSc food security research project**. <br/>Fulfil your potential with guidance from **your own personal academic tutor**.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
02/2026
Campus
Luton Campus
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Course Code
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Institution Code
B22
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