MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies
About this course
MSci in Food Science and Nutrition and Food Science and Innovation. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an independently guided MSci project resulting in a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAB including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR AAB including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C4. OR AAA including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Modules
- Fundamentals of Nutrition and Physiology
- Microbiology for Food Scientists
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Chemistry for Food Scientists
- Composition of Foods
- Principles of Food Quality
- Industrial Food Analysis
- Food Innovation, Diet & Health
- Food Commodities, Processing and Hygiene
- Professional Studies
- Nutrition Pathways in Health and Disease
- Food Supply Chain Safety and Security
- Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Research Project
- Food Safety, Health and Disease
- Advanced Food Bioanalysis
- Agri-Food Traceability and Fraud
- MSci Research Project: Food Science and Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £32,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 more than the UK median for Food sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Does MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies at Queen's University Belfast?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.