Search
Did you study here?
Write a short review & help students like you! Over 1,500 students already shared their experience.
- Programme website
- Department website
- University Website
- Wikipedia
- Student experiences about the UK - STeXX.eu
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,120 - ≈ € 19,100 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cranfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
| Educational Form: |
| ||
| Education Variants: |
| ||
| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cranfield University
Increasing consumer awareness and demand regarding food quality, nutrition and safety issues coupled with intensifying competition within the rapidly changing food industry, has created a demand for individuals who are able to drive success in the management of key food chains in a modern global economic market.
Cranfield´s Food Chain Systems MSc has been developed as a result of extensive industry-led and market research. It represents a unique offering within the UK and Europe in that it examines the whole of the food chain from pre-harvest to market through the integration of science, technology and management, with the overall aim of enhancing the quality and safety of food.
The holistic approach of the MSc responds to the increasingly integrated food supply chain (`farm to fork´) and will equip you with the relevant knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to pursue the many opportunities available in today´s food industry.
The course is suitable for new graduates from a science or technology background who are interested in a career within the food industry. The course is also ideal for professionals already working in the industry who would like to train to further their careers. Available on a full and part-time basis the course offers flexibility and support for those who wish to train whilst remaining in employment.
Contents
The course is divided into three parts:
Taught modules
A formal taught component comprising ten modules, each of two weeks duration and consisting of one week of lectures, practical work, site visits and one week for private study.
Modules are as follows:
- Food Microbiology
- Research Design and Methodology
- Mathematical Foundations
- Food Mycology
- Nutrition and Health
- Postharvest Technology
- Food Supply Management
- GMP, HACCP and MRA
- Food Diagnostics
- Systems in the Food Supply Chain
Integrated component
This element brings together the major themes of the MSc, leading to a conceptual awareness of key aspects within the food chain. This element constitutes 10% of the overall mark. The marks are obtained from a written and oral assessment.
Research project and thesis
This elements constitutes the remaining 40% of the overall mark. The marks are obtained from a combination of a submitted thesis, application and initiative shown during the project which is assessed by the day-to-day project supervisor, and assessment of an oral presentation of the project.
The research project can be undertaken in industry or academia. It acts as a fantastic opportunity for you to meet potential future employers and practically apply your new knowledge.
Professionals following the part-time option normally carry out their project at their place of work allowing them to apply their training to solve a particular problem or investigation within their company - enabling them to make an immediate impact in their own environment.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
1st or 2nd class UK honours degree, or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as a food science, food technology, microbiology or science or technology related subject. Candidates with appropriate professional experience wishing to develop their careers are also invited to apply. Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
Contact
Contact Cranfield University
Using the form on this page, you can directly ask questions to the contactpersons at the university.
Fill out your contact information and message. The information you fill out in this form will be sent directly to the university. They will reply to you on the e-mail address you provide here.
Explain your academic background in the message; the more sophisticated your e-mail, the better the answer.
MastersPortal.eu cannot take any responsibility for the answering of contacts or for the content of their replies.
MastersPortal.eu - Finds the Masters for you!