MSc Food Technology - Quality Assurance

University of Reading

Learn the science behind providing safe food to the public with our MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance degree.On this course, you’ll work with expert academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences as you:learn to apply and maintain advanced food quality assurance systems that meet both UK and international expectationsunderstand the chemical, biological and physical principles involved in food processing and storagelearn about quality and legal requirements in food provision.Specific topics you’ll cover include:Quality: the concept of quality, statistical methods in food quality assurance, and quality control.Auditing and crisis management: role-play exercises will give you a deeper understanding of these areas within the food industry.Legislation: discuss key topics in food legislation, such as food labelling, novel foods, hygiene issues and food additives.Risk analysis: learn how to use the components of risk analysis to manage and maintain the food chain, ensuring the provision of safe food to consumers.Food hazards: review and evaluate food hazards, such as aflatoxins, heavy metals and pesticides.Food fraud: master your knowledge in analytical techniques used in testing for food fraud.Gain valuable industry experience with MSc Food Technology - Quality AssuranceOur MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance has been designed in consultation with industry to widen your skill set and boost employability.Your case studies and project work will focus on current issues in the food sector. You will also complete a research project at the University or with one of our industry partners. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning and gain exposure to real life food technology working environments.Study optionsYou can attend this course on a full-time basis over one year, or part-time over two years.