Tuition Fee
GBP 30,240
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Agricultural Science | Fisheries Management | Food Science and Technology
Area of study
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 30,240
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The Food Security MSc at The University of Glasgow addresses global challenges in food security and sustainable agriculture. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, offering specialization options and a research project. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in bioscience labs, research institutes, government advisory roles, media, and agri-industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Aims: To address the growing global challenges of food security and sustainable agriculture.
- Target Audience: Individuals from diverse educational backgrounds with an interest in food security.
- Structure: 180 credits, comprising 60 compulsory credits, 60 optional credits, and a 60-credit investigative project.
- Duration: 12 months full-time.
- Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials, site visits, workshops, and laboratory sessions.
- Assessment: Coursework, presentations, laboratory reports, and a project dissertation.
- Career prospects: Diverse opportunities in bioscience labs, research institutes, government advisory roles, media, and agri-industry.
Outline:
Compulsory Courses (60 credits):
- Food Security Fundamentals - Crops
- Food Security Fundamentals - Food of Animal Origin
- Introduction to Food Security
Optional Courses (60 credits, mostly 10-credit modules):
- Animal Ethics
- Crop Biotechnology Applications
- Food Security Fundamentals - Crops
- Global Animal Production
- Molecular Laboratory Skills
- Plant Genetic Engineering
- Policies for Sustainability and Development (Food Security)
- Production of Food from Animals
- Role of Insects in Food Security
- Technology Transfer and Commercialisation of Bioscience Research
Food Security Project (60 credits):
- An independent investigation supervised by an expert in the field of food security.
Assessment:
- Coursework assignments (essays, reports, presentations)
- Laboratory reports
- Project dissertation
- Critical appraisal and synthesis of information from various sources
Teaching:
- Lectures by academics with world-class expertise
- Guest lectures and site visits
- Practical laboratory skills training in molecular biology and genetic modification
- Project supervision by an expert in the field of food security
Careers:
- Bioscience laboratories
- Distillery and farm work
- Environmental tracing research
- Government advisory roles
- International advisory roles
- Media
- Research institutes
- Research positions
- Working in Agri-industry
- Further research degrees in plant science and related fields
Other:
- This program is undertaken at the Gilmorehill Campus in the West End of Glasgow.
- The program is designed to provide students with both a broad understanding of food security issues and the opportunity to specialize in areas of particular interest. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills and provides opportunities for specialization and research. With a strong focus on employability, graduates are well-equipped for diverse careers in the food security sector.
MSc: 12 months full-time Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus MSc: 12 months full-time
UK
Full-time fee: £10650
International & EU
Full-time fee: £30240
SHOW MORE
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants from the UK and EU
Educational Background:
- A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, such as:
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Food Engineering
- Food Safety
- Food Science
- Food Technology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Science
- Veterinary Sciences
Professional Experience and Alternative Qualifications:
- Explain how your qualifications and experience support your application.
International Applicants from Outside the UK and EU
Educational Background:
- A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
English Language Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency by meeting the following requirements:
- IELTS:
- Overall score of 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0.
- Test must have been taken within 2 years and 5 months of the program start date.
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome):
- Overall score of 79 with subtest scores of:
- Reading: 13
- Listening: 12
- Speaking: 18
- Writing: 21
- Test must have been taken within 2 years and 5 months of the program start date.
Pearsons PTE Academic:
- Overall score of 59 with no subtest score below 59.
- Test must have been taken within 2 years and 5 months of the program start date.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE):
- Overall score of 176 with no subtest score below 169.
- Test must have been taken within 2 years and 5 months of the program start date.
Oxford English Test:
- Overall score of Oxford ELLT 7 with Reading & Listening OIDI level no less than 6 (with Reading: 21-24 and Listening: 15-17) and Writing & Speaking OIDI level no less than 6.
Trinity College Tests:
- Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses:
- Tests are accepted for 2 years following the date of successful completion.
Alternatives to English Language Qualification:
- Degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI, including Canada if taught in English).
- Students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at the undergraduate level or 9 months at the master's level.
- Degree must have been completed in the majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- Undergraduate 2+2 degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI, including Canada if taught in English).
- Students must have completed their final two years of study in the majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
Additional Application Requirements:
- One reference letter on headed paper.
- Official English translations of degree certificates and transcripts (if applicable).
- Copy of the photo page of your passport (non-EU students only).
Language Proficiency Requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University of Glasgow requires the following minimum levels of proficiency:
IELTS:
- Overall score of 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0.
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome):
- Overall score of 79 with subtest scores of:
- Reading: 13
- Listening: 12
- Speaking: 18
- Writing: 21
Pearsons PTE Academic:
- Overall score of 59 with no subtest score below 59.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE):
- Overall score of 176 with no subtest score below 169.
Oxford English Test:
- Overall score of Oxford ELLT 7 with Reading & Listening OIDI level no less than 6 (with Reading: 21-24 and Listening: 15-17) and Writing & Speaking OIDI level no less than 6.
Trinity College Tests:
- Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses:
- Tests are accepted for 2 years following the date of successful completion.
Alternatives to English Language Qualification:
- Degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI, including Canada if taught in English).
- Students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at the undergraduate level or 9 months at the master's level.
- Degree must have been completed in the majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- Undergraduate 2+2 degree from a majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI, including Canada if taught in English).
- Students must have completed their final two years of study in the majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
Important Note:
The University of Glasgow reserves the right to adjust the English language requirements based on the specific program and the applicant's qualifications.
Location
Video
Gallery
