Food Innovation

University of Greenwich
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Food science and nutrition

About this course

Contribute to healthy living and lifestyles and be a part of new products with this Master’s in Food Innovation.

This MSc in Food Innovation is aimed at graduates and professionals looking to build careers in the food science industry (and especially in product development). The course builds your knowledge and understanding of how ingredients are developed and launched, from concept to completion. It is based on the expertise of staff working in areas including human nutrition and public health, food chemistry and microbiology, product development, packaging, food safety, legislation, and sustainability.

The course prepares you for a career in product development science, with expertise in food and nutrition. You'll develop insight into the development of healthy and nutritious food and learn how to enhance sustainability and creativity within food chains.

What you should know about this course

* Our course can enhance your existing practical skills and applied knowledge.

* The course is well-suited to students with backgrounds in biology, chemistry, nutrition, biotechnology and hospitality.

* You can study part-time and combine learning with work commitments to continue your personal development.

* As part of the compulsory courses, you sit the Level 3 award in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Food Manufacturing course offered by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Chatham

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Chatham

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2129 Engineering professionals
5435 Cooks

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Chatham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Food science and nutrition