Natural Resources Institute

Food Safety and Quality Management e-learning

 PGCert/PGDip/MSc

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Are you interested in understanding the intricacies of the food supply chain?

Our online MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management provides a comprehensive exploration of safety and quality management systems using a 'farm-to-fork' perspective. Designed for industry professionals, this programme offers the opportunity to deepen your understanding of foodborne illness agents and essential control measures that ensure food safety throughout the supply chain.

This three year online programme benefits from the rich expertise and experience of NRI staff involved in the delivery of the on-campus Applied Food Safety and Quality Management programme, which has over four decades of pioneering research and knowledge exchange in this field.

What Makes Us Unique

  • Study While You Work: Gain a qualification while you work. Directly relate your assignments to the daily problems you may face.
  • Student Projects – Demonstrate the knowledge, understanding, and skills acquired during the programme through a work-based project in your area of interest. Dissertation topics vary widely, from the challenges of implementing Blockchain technology in the food industry to the impact of legislative changes on food businesses or the difficulties fumigators face ensuring safe grain delivery in ship cargo.
  • Flexible Learning: This 3-year online programme makes it easier to obtain higher qualifications while still managing your personal and professional commitments.
  • Access to a Massive Online Library: Gain access to our online library as well as Studiosity, a student support service that provides feedback on assignment drafts.
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Programme Team

The team leading this programme has expertise in a variety of relevant fields such as food science, microbiology, human nutrition, food chemistry, food engineering, product development, packaging, food safety, food marketing, legislation, and sustainability.

Career Opportunities

This qualification will help you accelerate your career in the food industry by supporting your applications for promotion to more senior roles.

Medway Campus Tour

Join University of Greenwich student, Jessica, on a tour of the Medway Campus in Chatham, Kent. This historic campus used to form a naval barracks and now houses purpose-built labs, modern teaching spaces and fun social venues. With great facilities on-site and plenty to do in the local area and beyond, you’ll have everything you need for a fantastic student experience at Medway.