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Master of Science in Food Safety, Hygiene and Management University of Birmingham University of Birmingham, UK

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GBP 32580

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our Food Safety, Hygiene and Management Masters provides advanced academic training in food safety and food control. You will consider the relationship between food and public health, and examine the scientific, technical, managerial, political and legislative factors that influence food safety.

The control of food contaminants requires a multidisciplinary approach and cooperation between government authorities and the food industry. On this course students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the relationship between food and public health, and to explore the scientific, technical, managerial, political and legislative factors that influence food safety and security.

The course is particularly suitable for those with relevant food related knowledge and/or experience including:

  • Hygiene managers or supervisors already working in the food industry
  • Staff working in competent authorities or enforcement; for example, Environmental Health Officers or Food Safety Officers
  • Staff in diagnostic or food microbiology laboratories
  • Students who have completed relevant undergraduate degrees such as Food Technology and wish to find employment in the food industry or local government
  • Food hygiene and management trainers or consultants

Why study Food Safety, Hygiene and Management Masters at Birmingham?

  • Learn from a multidisciplinary team of leading specialists having applied knowledge and strong links with the government authorities and the food industry
  • Develop transferable skills that can be used for many aspects of food safety and security
  • Study in a School with a first class reputation in learning, teaching and research, based in a vibrant multicultural city
  • Study a programme accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
  • Accredited degree
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required : To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    32580

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

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    Scholarships

    High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships for India
    The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce the award of £5,000 for students applying for entry to an undergraduate programme starting September 2026.

    • The scholarship is for £5000 towards tuition fees (for the first year only) of a full-time undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham UK campus, starting September 2026
    • These are joint awards with our local representatives and high schools who will be invited to send nominations of the students to the university based on their year 12 scores and scholarship Statement of Purpose.
    • The scholarships will be awarded to the highest performing students starting their University of Birmingham programme in the 2026/2027 academic year.
    • Please note that the scholarship cannot be combined with any other award.

    Open to all nationalities but must be living in (domiciled) India.

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