MSc Food Processing Engineering

Program Overview

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Food Processing Engineering MSc

Overview

This is an ideal launchpad for graduates seeking careers in the thriving food and drink industry – an industry which is facing particularly acute skills shortages with excellent employability prospects for suitably skilled graduates.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Advanced Research Project
• Food Analysis
• Food Chain and Composition of Food
• Food Innovation and Product Development
• Food Manufacturing Planning
• Food Processing Technology
• Food Safety Management

How You Learn

The transition to postgraduate-level study can be challenging, so supporting you to make this step is an important element of this programme.

• You gain support during the programme induction and within the Advanced Research Project module to help you understand the requirements of academic study at postgraduate level, enhance your skills in academic writing and referencing.
• You are supported to develop the skills necessary to operate professionally, safely and ethically in planning and implementing a master’s-level research project.
• By including work-based problem-solving projects and case study exercises, this programme emphasises real-world working, helping to blend theory and knowledge in the context of business.
• Blended learning provides a rich and varied learning experience and additional flexibility if you are in employment.
• On campus, you have access to a dedicated food product development laboratory and a pilot-scale processing equipment facility, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience in food processing and product development.
• Fully equipped microbiological and chemical analysis laboratories enable you to undertake a series of relevant practical investigative projects, where you explore a range of ingredients and food products.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed on subject knowledge, independent thought and skills acquisition.

• Assessment may include:
  • examinations
  • oral presentations
  • technical interviews
  • technical reports
  • laboratory reports
  • literature surveys, evaluations and summaries
  • dissertation or thesis (MSc only)

Entry Requirements

Normally you will have at least a second-class honours (2.2) degree from a UK university or a non-UK equivalent qualification in an appropriate subject.

• Examples of suitable first degree subjects include any life or physical science, engineering or mathematics.
• Other first degree subjects may be acceptable. Please contact the Admissions Office to check your eligibility.
• Students with a degree awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.
• Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements.
• The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet the minimum English language requirement.

Employability

Career Opportunities

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) estimated there are over 500,000 job vacancies in the wider sector.

• Graduates can seek jobs in many areas in the food sector including:
  • food processing engineering
  • new product development
  • quality management and food safety management
  • food production management
  • technical management

Information for International Applicants

Qualifications

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Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £8,365 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year
• Length: September enrolment: 1 year, January enrolment: 16 months, including a summer break
• Start date: January or September
• Semester dates

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £930 for each 20 credits
• Length: September enrolment: 2 years, including a summer break, January enrolment: 28 months, including two summer breaks
• Attendance: 1 day a week
• Start date: January or September
• Semester dates

Choose Teesside

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Food Processing Engineering MSc

This program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in the thriving food and drink industry, which is experiencing acute skills shortages. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of food processing technologies, quality management, safety protocols, and the development of innovative food products.

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Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in the food and drink industry.
• Address the industry's skills gap by producing employment-ready graduates.
• Enable graduates to develop their research and problem-solving skills through a dedicated research project.
• Provide graduates with the ability to think critically, analyze data, and make informed decisions.

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Program Description:

This program emphasizes a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application through case studies, work-based projects, and laboratory sessions. This approach ensures that graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.

• Available in full-time and part-time study options.
• Accessible to recent graduates and those currently employed.
• Blended learning approach for maximum flexibility.
• Strong links with local and national food industries.
• Focus on developing employment-ready graduates with strong problem-solving and research skills.

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Other:

• Teesside University has a strong reputation for its connections with the food and drink industry.
• The program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the food processing sector.
• Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in various areas of the food industry, including food processing engineering, new product development, quality management, and food production management.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Food Processing Technologies
• Food Safety Management
• Food Innovation and Product Development
• Food Manufacturing Planning
• Food Analysis
• Food Supply Chain and Composition of Food
• Advanced Research Project

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Course Schedule:

• The program is typically completed in 1 year for full-time students and 2 years for part-time students.
• The program includes a summer break for both full-time and part-time students.
• The program follows a semester-based schedule.

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Individual Modules:

• Food Analysis: This module equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze food chemically, understand the impact of processing on food quality and safety, and develop problem-solving abilities.
• Food Innovation and Product Development: This module introduces students to the food product development process, challenges related to launching new food products, and develops their entrepreneurship skills.
• Food Manufacturing Planning: This module focuses on the fundamental concepts of food processing, including process flow design, hygiene, and cost-benefit analysis.
Students will explore various strategies and design software to plan new food manufacturing plants.
• Food Processing Technology: This module provides students with a deep understanding of food processing technologies, including primary processing, thermal processing, and preservation methods.
• Food Safety Management: This module explores traditional and emerging food safety technologies, risk analysis, and current hygiene practices in the food industry.
• Food Supply Chain and Composition of Food: This module examines the structure and impact of food supply chains, the composition of key food commodities, and the factors influencing these compositions.

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Assessment:

• Examinations
• Oral presentations
• Technical interviews
• Technical reports
• Laboratory reports
• Literature surveys and evaluations
• Dissertation or thesis (MSc only)

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Teaching:

• The program features a dedicated induction program to support students in their transition to postgraduate study.
• The program emphasizes blended learning, combining online and face-to-face instruction.
• Students have access to a dedicated food product development laboratory and pilot-scale processing equipment facility.
• The program offers pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet the minimum English language requirement.

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Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers in various areas of the food industry, including food processing engineering, new product development, quality management, food production management, and technical management.
• The program prepares graduates for the growing demand for skilled professionals in the food and drink industry.

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Other:

• The program is designed to meet the needs of the food and drink industry, which is a crucial sector of the UK economy.
• The program provides graduates with the opportunity to develop their research skills and contribute to the advancement of the food industry.
• Graduates will be well-prepared to contribute to the development of innovative food products and processes.

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Note:

The information provided in this outline is based on the available context. Some details, such as the exact course schedule or faculty information, may not be available.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Full-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £7,365 a year
• Fee for international applicants
£17,000 a year
• Part-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £820 for each 20 credits