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Food Quality and Health

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Degree MScPGDipPGCert
Duration 36 months
Deadline 31 July 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Food Quality and Health at University of Birmingham is a MScPGDipPGCert programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Quality and Health 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: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Food Quality and Health programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. 1 core module in Research Methods and\xa0Project Management
  2. 9 elective modules
  3. Work-based research project
  4. Portfolio of Professional Practice of\xa0Research
  5. Research methods and project\xa0management
  6. Portfolio of professional practice of\xa0research
  7. Research project
  8. Nutrition, Food and the Consumer
  9. Managing Risk and Food Safety
  10. Food Structure for Health and Quality
  11. Sustainable Practices in Food\xa0Production theme

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates will require an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, typically Science or Engineering. This should be a 2nd class honours degree [2 (i)] as a minimum although relevant experience and recent study may be taken into account for candidates without that minimum. In the case of the MSc, such candidates would typically be offered places on the PG Cert or PG Dip in the first instance with progression onto the MSc dependent on achieving the required standard. Candidates on the MRes may transfer to the Professional Doctorate with approval from the relevant Examination Board.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

31 July 2026

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  • Application Deadline 31 July 2026
  • Start Date Guide 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months
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