MSc Food Science at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MSc Food Science gives advanced scientific knowledge of food chemistry, biochemistry and processing, focusing on innovation, quality, safety and sustainability in the food industry. 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

The course builds broad food science knowledge centred on chemistry and biochemistry, with background physics, mathematics and biology, covering industrial food processing, food quality control, food as a medium for chemical reactions, and sociological and ethical factors affecting foods.

Career pathways

Roles across the food sector in the UK and globally, from food quality and safety to research and development of sustainable products, 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 studied (for example medicinal chemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, nutrition, functional foods, diet and cancer 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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