Food Process Engineering MSc

Program Overview

The Food Process Engineering MSc at the University of Nottingham equips students with essential knowledge and practical skills for success in the food industry. Through a modular structure featuring core modules, a development project, and a summer project, students acquire expertise in design practice and research. The program's integrated approach and assessment methods, including exams, coursework, and projects, foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Graduates are highly sought after by major food companies and have pathways to both chartered engineer status and further study in research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Food Process Engineering MSc program at the University of Nottingham is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to succeed in the food industry. The program combines relevant industrial training and experience, providing a pathway towards becoming a chartered engineer. It offers access to an accredited masters level degree, which is an educational requirement for Chartered Engineer status.

Outline:

The program follows a modular structure, with students completing 180 credits over a 12-month period. Students will complete:

• 90 credits of core modules
• 30 credit development project providing skills in advanced design practice
• 60 credit summer project which develops skills in research
The course utilizes an integrated approach in which lectures, seminars, laboratories, and information technology form key elements.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Coursework
• Examinations
• Group coursework
• Presentations
• Research projects

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Lab sessions
• Group study
• Practical classes
• Independent study
• Self-study
• Tutorials

Careers:

Graduates of the program have gone on to work for major food companies such as Nestle, Protolan, May Park, Cargill, Mars, Quorn, Coca-Cola, and Pepsi. The program also provides a strong foundation for further study at the PhD level and a career in research.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).
• The program has a long history of collaboration with industry, providing students with opportunities for internships and job placements.
• The program is offered full-time and part-time.

|----|----|----| | UK fees | £11,850 | GBP| | International fees | £28,600 | GBP |