MSc Food Science and Nutrition at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Food Science and Nutrition covers food composition, processing, quality and regulation and how food influences health across the lifespan, with laboratory work, problem-based learning and an independent research project. It is an accredited programme.

Department: School of Food Science and Nutrition | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Topics include food structure, composition and processing, food safety and regulation (including labelling and nutrition claims), food and nutrient function in relation to health and disease, healthy and sustainable diets and food security.

Career pathways

Roles in food manufacturing, food safety and quality control, food product marketing, food product development and public health nutrition, and progression to PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a pure or applied science subject, with some biochemistry and/or physiology studied (for example medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, human biology, nutrition, functional foods or pharmaceutical chemistry). If you do not meet all of the listed requirements, applicants with relevant professional or work experience, volunteering or additional qualifications are still considered. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components. Application deadlines: international applicants Friday 30 July 2027; UK applicants Friday 10 September 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027 entry). UK fee, total for the full-time course Source

International applicants: GBP 34,300 for the whole programme (2027 entry). International fee, total for the full-time course Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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