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Queen's University Belfast: Food Safety and Biotechnology
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Web | https://www.qub.ac.uk/ |
| askmhls@qub.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
This programme focuses on applied aspects of advanced and emerging analytical technologies to address current issues in food safety, nutrition and food supply. It covers the entire food chain from farm to fork and places a strong emphasis on the link between improved food safety and nutrition and improved public health.
Research Strengths
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Advanced and emerging technological and analytical platforms (biosensors, isotopic and omics)
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Animal food and feed safety
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Animal health and disease diagnostics
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Global food security
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Food and nutrition metabolomics
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Food and nutrition quality measurements
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Food chemistry
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Food safety detection methodology
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Food traceability and authenticity
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Immunodiagnostics for food contaminant and toxin detection
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Natural compounds and their health applications
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Novel and functional foods
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Therapeutic biomolecules
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Belfast BT7 1NN |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Belfast BT7 1NN |
Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) is based in Belfast, at the heart of Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s is ranked 6th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and 13th in the UK for research intensity (Complete …
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