MSc Food Science & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MSc Food Science & Technology at Cardiff Met provides professional training combining theoretical and practical knowledge of food science and technology for careers in manufacturing, commercial, government or research roles. It has two pathways, Food Innovation & Development and Food Safety Management, which share all core modules.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: 15 months full time (option to complete in 12 months), including an optional work-based placement project of up to 6 months; 3 years part time. | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Global Food Safety, Global Food Quality Management Systems, Global Food Product Conformity and Applied Research Methods and Design; the chosen pathway determines two specialist modules.

Career pathways

Past students have found employment with major UK retailers, regional and international food manufacturers, food laboratories, government and consultancy roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or upper second-class honours degree in a relevant science and/or technology subject; applicants without a degree but with relevant industrial or professional experience in a cognate discipline may be considered. Applicants who meet the threshold are invited to complete a pre-offer task explaining their motivation and aptitude. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 15 months full time (option to complete in 12 months), including an optional work-based placement pr

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