PgCert/PgDip/MSc Food Regulatory Affairs at Ulster University

Programme overview

A fully online postgraduate programme providing training in food regulatory affairs, delivered in modular format with PgCert, PgDip and MSc awards.

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

What you will study

Modules carry 15 or 30 credits and are all at level 7; a 30-credit module equals 300 hours of notional learning including lectures, tutorials, discussion groups, coursework and self-study. Modules include Nutrition and Health Claims in the UK and Europe.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

PgDip/MSc: an Honours or non-Honours degree (pass mark) or equivalent in a relevant subject from a UK or Republic of Ireland university or recognised equivalent, or demonstrated ability through accreditation of prior experiential learning. PgCert: a degree with a pass mark of 50% or equivalent. Relevant areas include human nutrition, food science, and agricultural, biological, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine; other degrees (e.g. Law) accepted with experience in food regulatory affairs. International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5 for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,290 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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