Learn the science behind providing safe food to the public with our MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance degree.
On this course, you’ll work with expert academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences as you:
- learn to apply and maintain advanced food quality assurance systems that meet both UK and international expectations
- understand the chemical, biological and physical principles involved in food processing and storage
- learn about quality and legal requirements in food provision.
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Learn the science behind providing safe food to the public with our MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance degree.<br/><br/>On this course, you’ll work with expert academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences as you:<br/><br/><br/>- learn to apply and maintain advanced food quality assurance systems that meet both UK and international expectations<br/><br/><br/>- understand the chemical, biological and physical principles involved in food processing and storage<br/><br/><br/>- learn about quality and legal requirements in food provision.<br/><br/><br/>As part of your studies, you will work in some of the UK’s largest dedicated food teaching facilities. These include:<br/><br/><br/>- Food Processing Centre. This pilot plant is unique to Reading. There is almost 1100m2 of floor space devoted to approximately £4m worth of equipment. Used primarily for teaching and learning, the plant contains processing equipment for food product development work. No other UK university offers what we do under one roof.<br/><br/><br/>- Flavour Centre. The Centre hosts facilities that enable you to gain comprehensive practical experience in taste and aroma analysis and flavour extraction.<br/><br/><br/>**For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutritional-sciences-pg/msc-food-technology-quality-assurance**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University of Reading
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
R12
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £12,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £30,950 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |