University of Birmingham: Food Safety, Hygiene and Management
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Chemical Engineering |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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. You'll be well placed for food safety roles in government authorities, food testing laboratories or food manufacturing.
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. You'll become experienced at locating and interpreting government guidance, and develop an advanced understanding of common food safety management systems.
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Learn from leading specialists with strong links with government authorities and the food industry
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Develop in-demand skills to advance your career in food safety and security
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Study in a School with a first class reputation in learning, teaching and research
The course is particularly suitable for those with relevant food related knowledge and/or experience including:
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Hygiene managers or supervisors already working in the food industry.
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Staff working in competent authorities or enforcement; for example, Environmental Health Officers or Food Safety Officers.
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Staff in diagnostic or food microbiology laboratories.
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Students who have completed relevant undergraduate degrees such as Food Technology and wish to find employment in the food industry or local government.
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Food hygiene and management trainers or consultants.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant science (eg, biology, microbiology, food science, environmental health etc,). Candidates holding other qualifications may be admitted to the programme after an interview and submission of evidence of academic competence and experience in a relevant field. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant science (eg, biology, microbiology, food science, environmental health etc,). Candidates holding other qualifications may be admitted to the programme after an interview and submission of evidence of academic competence and experience in a relevant field. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.
The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.
Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …
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