Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) MSc

Program Overview

The Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) MSc at Teesside University equips graduates with advanced skills in food processing engineering for careers in the growing food and drink industry. The program offers a one-year traditional MSc track and two-year tracks with an internship for practical experience. Graduates benefit from increased earning potential and career opportunities in various roles within the food sector.

Program Outline

Extracted information about Food Processing Engineering (with Advanced Practice) MSc at Teesside University:

Degree Overview:

• Objective: This program prepares graduates for careers in the growing food and drink industry by equipping them with advanced skills in food processing engineering.
• Description: This MSc program offers both a one-year and two-year full-time track, and a two-year part-time option.
The one-year program focuses on traditional MSc qualifications, while the two-year programs with advanced practice incorporate an internship (vocational or research-based) for practical experience. The course is designed for both recent graduates and individuals currently employed.
• Opportunity: Addresses the acute skills gap within the UK's food and drink processing industry.

Outline:

Modules:

• Core Modules:
• Advanced Research Project: Completion of a 60-credit research project exploring relevant problems within the food industry, leading to a dissertation and poster presentation.
• Advanced/Applied Practice in Health and Life Sciences: A one-semester vocational or research internship to enhance employability and academic experience.
This module can be undertaken at an external organization (vocational) or internally (research).
• Elective Modules (select six from the following):
• Food Analysis: Explores food chemical analysis, covering chemical changes during processing, the impact on food quality and safety, and problem-solving methods.
• Food Innovation and Product Development: Introduces the food product development process and explores real-life projects connected with industry.
• Food Manufacturing Planning: Develops fundamental concepts like mass and energy balance, food process design, and cost-efficiency considerations.
• Food Processing Technology: Explores principles of food processing technology, covering different processing methods and case studies.
• Food Safety Management: Introduces traditional and emerging safety technologies in the food industry.
• Food Supply Chain and Composition of Food: Explores food supply chain structures, the "Farm to Fork" journey, resource impacts, and food policies affecting health and the environment.

Assessment:

• Coursework assignments and laboratory reports
• Oral presentations and technical interviews
• Written exams
• Literature reviews and critical analysis
• Master's dissertation (for the two-year full-time option)

Teaching:

• Experienced faculty: Includes food scientists and other specialists in the field, with expertise in research.
• Blended learning approach: Combines online and on-campus instruction for flexibility.
• Industry-led problem solving: Projects and case studies offer real-world applications.
• Practical experience: Access to dedicated food product development laboratories, pilot-scale processing facilities, and advanced analytical laboratories are featured.

Careers:

• Opportunities: Highlighted are roles within the food sector, including:
• food processing engineering
• new product development
• quality management
• safety management
• production management
• technical management
• Salary expectations: Graduates may benefit from increased earning potential compared to graduates of other programs, drawing a higher median salary.

Other:

• Admissions: UK 2.2 honours degree or equivalent in science, engineering, or technology is typically required.
• Fees: See the official program page for up-to-date fee information, which differs for UK and international applicants.
• International students: Visit the dedicated international applicant pages for further details and guidance.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Full-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £4,770 a year
• Fee for international applicants
£10,000 a year