MSc Food and Nutrition at Ulster University

Programme overview

An online postgraduate programme covering core food and nutrition science, including food toxicology, policy and food legislation from an EU perspective. It is aimed at those interested in the relationships between food, nutrition and health.

Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 semesters 1 and 2 comprise 60 credits each of taught core modules in food and nutrition science, including food toxicology, policy and legislation.

Career pathways

Employment in government (EU and international) and non-government organisations, and in the local, European and international agri-food industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or better from a UK or Republic of Ireland university or recognised equivalent, or an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. Relevant degrees include biology, biochemistry, food and nutrition, food science, human nutrition and physiology. Evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,490 for the whole programme (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee; full MSc Source

International applicants: GBP 18,310 for the whole programme (2026/27). International fee; full MSc Source

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