Food Safety and Control

This course is accredited by the following professional bodies:

• UK Institute of Food Science and Technology

This course is intended for students from a wide range of academic backgrounds, who are either already working in the food industry or choosing to make a career in the industry, and who wish to specialise in the area of food safety and control.

Changes in EU food legislation, developments in technology, and industrial practices coupled with a number of high profile food scares have ensured that food safety issues remain high on the government and public agendas. The employment record of our graduates also gives positive indication that the programme meets a real need for professionals who can contribute effectively in food safety and control.

We seek to attract students from a wide range of backgrounds, and offer them flexibility in the selection of study modes.

The course has been developed to provide you with:

• A thorough understanding of the scientific principles on which both the safe handling of food and food control procedures are based
• An appreciation of the importance of the proper control of manufacture, storage and distribution, and the means by which it is achieved in the production and sale of safe food
• An understanding of the food industry?s responsibilities to the interests and welfare of the consumer
• Opportunities to consider the social and economic contexts in which the industry operates
• An intellectually stimulating and coherent programme relevant to both your needs and those of the food industry
• A detailed understanding of the philosophy and methodology of research
• The best possible opportunity to develop personally and professionally
• The knowledge and skills necessary to enhance your career prospects

Course modules

An indicative list of topics covered on this course are:

• Food legislation
• Food microbiology and hygiene
• Advanced food composition and analysis
• Research methods
• Food quality management
• Food product development management
• Food control operations
• Practical food safety and control

Career and progression opportunities

The course opens a wide range of career opportunities including positions in: product development, quality control, food safety and quality management, catering and retailing, technical auditing, and food law enforcement. Graduates have also progressed to work for PhD degrees.

Professional and industry links

We have links with the Institute of Food Science and Technology and the London Food Centre.

Recent guest lecturers have included:

• Professor Tim Brocklehurst, Institute of Food Research
• Peter Addington, Packaging Consultant, Food Industry
• Dr Tim Foster, University of Nottingham UK Institute of Food Science and Technology

Entry requirements

If you are interested in studying at LSBU, please refer to our Standard Entry Requirements.

How to apply

Application methods for undergraduate part-time and postgraduate study vary depending on the course you are applying for. When applying use the LSBU codes listed below.

LSBU - FullTime - 227

LSBU - PartTime - 717

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