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University of Surrey: Food Science
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
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| Department | FHMS - Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Why choose this course - Access our multimillion-pound laboratories and develop your practical skills using the latest industry equipment.
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Join one of our research groups and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
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Put your food product skills to the test by entering the prestigious Ecotrophelia food innovation competition as part of a University of Surrey team. Our students' creations have made it to the finals repeatedly and in 2024 we were crowned the UK winner and a European finalist.
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Learn from leading experts at the frontline of applied research, ensuring everything you learn is relevant and valued by employers. Our lecturers were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition.
What you will study We'll develop your knowledge, scientific research skills and practical skills to an advanced level, with a focus on new product development, processing, food chemistry, food security and microbiology.
You'll gain a deep understanding of current issues in the field of human nutrition. Our teaching emphasises the evidence-based links between diet, health and disease, supported by a full appreciation for the key nutritional dietary components and the microbial mechanisms involved.
You’ll develop the necessary research skills and industry awareness required to pursue a successful and rewarding career in the growing area of food science.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in a relevant subject. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Access our multimillion-pound laboratories and develop your practical skills using the latest industry equipment.
Join one of our research groups and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
Learn from leading experts at the frontline of applied research, ensuring everything you learn is relevant and valued by employers. Our lecturers were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education in recognition of their research excellence in the field of food and nutrition.
What you will study We’ll develop your knowledge, scientific research skills and practical skills to an advanced level, with a focus on new product development, processing, food chemistry, food security and microbiology.
You'll gain a deep understanding of current issues in the field of human nutrition. Our teaching emphasises the evidence-based links between diet, health and disease, supported by a full appreciation for the key nutritional dietary components and the microbial mechanisms involved.
You’ll develop the necessary research skills and industry awareness required to pursue a successful and rewarding career in the growing area of food science.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in a relevant subject. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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