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Course Overview

The MSc Advanced Food Safety program is delivered and taught by IGFS researchers and focuses on the new and emerging issues threatening food safety and food security, and concentrates on the utilization of recent developments in analytical approaches to monitor and regulate food integrity, authenticity and security.

With an ever-increasing global population, the world’s food production and supply chains are under increased pressure, and issues relating to food safety and food security are of key concern for all. The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at QUB is one of the University’s four Global Research Institutes and is leading the world in addressing one of the greatest challenges we face – how to ensure the safety of our food.

Entry Requirement 

Graduate:

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds, therefore applicants who do not meet the above academic requirements but hold a degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) and can demonstrate appropriate postgraduate experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

English Language Requirements:
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last 2 years.

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for the English language for visa purposes.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

  • Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
  • Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.

Fees

Northern Ireland (NI)1: £6450
Republic of Ireland (ROI)2: £6450
England Scotland or Wales (GB)1: £7250
EU Other3: £21400
International:£21400


This information was accurate on : 08/01/2021
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