Food Safety, Hygiene and Management MSc
Course Overview - Food Safety, Hygiene and Management MSc
Take your career to the next level with advanced academic training in food safety and food control. Develop your expertise in the relationship between food and public health. Explore the scientific, political and legislative factors that influence food safety and security around the world.
Boost your employability in a field that has worldwide career opportunities. Access to safe food concerns us all. Youll be well placed for food safety roles in government authorities, food testing laboratories or food manufacturing.
Our course focuses on the mech...
<strong>Take your career to the next level with advanced academic training in food safety and food control. Develop your expertise in the relationship between food and public health. Explore the scientific, political and legislative factors that influence food safety and security around the world.</strong><br/><br/>Boost your employability in a field that has worldwide career opportunities. Access to safe food concerns us all. Youll be well placed for food safety roles in government authorities, food testing laboratories or food manufacturing.<br/><br/>Our course focuses on the mechanisms of Food Control and Food Safety Management. As well as a high level of technical knowledge, you’ll learn to critically analyse data and published information, apply scientific principles and legislation to practical situations. Youll become experienced at locating and interpreting government guidance, and develop an advanced understanding of common food safety management systems.<br/><br/><br/>• Learn from leading specialists with strong links with government authorities and the food industry<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop in-demand skills to advance your career in food safety and security<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study in a School with a first class reputation in learning, teaching and research<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>The course is particularly suitable for those with relevant food related knowledge and/or experience including:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Hygiene managers or supervisors already working in the food industry.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Staff working in competent authorities or enforcement; for example, Environmental Health Officers or Food Safety Officers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Staff in diagnostic or food microbiology laboratories.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Students who have completed relevant undergraduate degrees such as Food Technology and wish to find employment in the food industry or local government.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Food hygiene and management trainers or consultants.<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Edgbaston Campus
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Course Code
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Institution Code
B32
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