MSC ADVANCED FOOD SAFETY

Queen's University

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The world’s food supply is reducing. Its production is under increasing pressure, and so safety issues are more likely to arise.

The MSc in Advanced Food Safety is tailored towards students who aim to work within the agri-food industry and related sectors, offering a unique qualification in the fields of food safety and security.

Core topics covered will include food authenticity and traceability; chemical/ biological hazards in animal feed and human food; and current and emerging analytical technologies to prevent food safety incidents.

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MSc Advanced Food Safety

The MSc in Advanced Food Safety is tailored towards students who aim to, or currently work within the agri-food industry and related sectors, offering a unique qualification in the fields of food safety and security.

Concentrating on developments in analytical approaches to monitor and regulate food safety, authenticity and security, you will gain practical experience in the use of conventional and emerging state of the art bioanalytical technology.

On the MSc in Advanced Food Safety you will learn about emerging issues within the field of food safety, and focus on analytical approaches to monitor and regulate food safety, authenticity and security.

Why Queen's?

A major component of this degree will involve the completion of a laboratory-based, food safety related research project supervised by a research-active member of academic staff within the Institute and gaining practical experience in the use of conventional and emerging state-of-the-art bioanalytical technology used within the field of food security and food safety.

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Career Opportunities

The IGFS has strong links with industry and collaborates with a wide range of companies and government bodies. With the ever-increasing focus on the safety and security of animal feed and human food supply and provision, excellent opportunities exist for graduates of the programme.

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