Food Science and Nutrition University of Leeds

Providing nutritious food is a key target for the government — and has become a growing trend throughout society. The pressure to improve food standards falls to academic and industry experts to provide sustainable solutions that'll suit every aspect of society. From advancing quality control to developing new, healthy eating trends, being qualified in food science and nutrition will put you at the forefront of finding these solutions.

The Food Science and Nutrition MSc here at Leeds draws on ongoing world-leading research conducted in the School you'll be studying in, teaching you the latest innovations, issues and practices in food science and nutrition.

Throughout the course, you'll investigate the scientific aspects of food, nutrition and the wider implications of diet on our health and wellbeing. The breadth of the programme gives an appreciation of key positions of food and health, as well as in food composition, and the manufacturing of foods.

This means that, once you graduate, you'll be fully equipped with the forward-thinking, relevant and topical knowledge and skill set sought after by global companies in industry.

You'll also have access to specialist facilities that'll prepare you for working in the field and a programme team consisting of academics and researchers who work within the School's research institutes and groups.

Entry requirements for this course

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