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Food Chain Systems (PgCert PgDip)

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Tuition GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Cranfield, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Food Chain Systems (PgCert PgDip) at Cranfield University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Food Chain Systems (PgCert PgDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food Chain Systems (PgCert PgDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.

To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.


Course modules

Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.

Food Diagnostics

Module Leader
  • Dr M. Carmen Alamar
Aim

    This module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of food diagnostic tools to monitor and analyse food quality and safety, as well as their impact on the management of the supply chain.
Syllabus
    • Fundamentals of food analysis.
    • Analytical methods; chemical, biological, physical and molecular techniques.
    • Use of non-destructive techniques (viz. spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, electronic nose) to assess food composition (quality and safety aspects).
    • Food adulteration and current techniques to identify fraud.
    • Analytical identification of chemical components to evaluate food safety and quality.
    • Bioinformatics approaches: Integration of datasets to predict food quality and safety.
    • Design of appropriate diagnostic strategies to solve industrial challenges related to food composition and/or contaminants.
    • Practical sessions (every afternoon): food quality and/or safety concepts will be explored through a hands-on/laboratory-based approach. Students will also be exposed to industry which will bring commercial solutions for them to assess.
Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

  • Explain the principles and techniques currently available for food analysis, monitoring and assessment,
  • Critically compare the different destructive and non-destructive techniques used to assess food quality parameters,
  • Evaluate and discuss the selection of appropriate molecular techniques for the analysis of food components and food microbiological contaminants,
  • Critically evaluate food industry supply chain scenarios and design a diagnostic strategy to overcome quality and safety issues’.

    Admission Requirements

    Academic Requirements

    A first or second class honours degree from a UK university, or equivalent, in a scientific discipline such as a food science, food technology, microbiology or other science or technology related subjects or candidates with appropriate professional experience.

    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.

    Students requiring a Tier 4 (General) visa must ensure they can meet the English language requirements set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and we recommend booking an IELTS for UKVI test.

    English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

    Tuition fees: GBP 17,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Cranfield University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Cranfield University

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    Application Information
    • Start Date 2017-10-01
    • Language English
    • Duration 12 months
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