Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies Msci (Hon)

Course Overview - Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies Msci (Hon)

UG extended MSci degree in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition with Professional Studies.
This degree programme is about gaining the knowledge and understanding of three key areas in relation to food production and consumption.

Food Quality concerns the ‘fitness for purpose’ of our food in terms of appearance (eg colour and surface qualities, texture, flavour and odour) and how these can be improved.

Food Safety considers the physical, microbiological and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimised.

1 option available

Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.

Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN

Application Details

Course Code

BD46

Institution Code

Q75

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

36

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with 140 Credits at Distinction and 40 Credits at Merit. NB: National Extended Diploma in Science or Food Technology. GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

H2H3H3H3H3H3 to include H3 Biology and Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. OR H2H2H3H3H3H3 to include H3 Biology or Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. NB: If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Biology or Chemistry grade 04.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers are set on an individual basis taking into account performance at Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry. GCSE/National 5 grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.

A level

A,A,B

A,A,A

AAB at A-level including Biology and Chemistry OR AAB at A-level including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science OR AAB at A-level including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science OR AAA at A-level including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Search Postgraduate Courses at Queen's University, Belfast

Take the next steps at Queen's University, Belfast with our postgraduate course search.

Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands £9,250
EU, International £25,300

undergraduate Uni's