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- Food Security in Public Health MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Luton campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
About the course
On this multidisciplinary course, you explore and evaluate current research the issues within food security in public health and how to overcome them the effectiveness of public health information food systems management and the legal and ethical considerations including those relating to food standards. The course links theory to practical application with case studies from both developed and developing economies so you develop the skills necessary to respond in innovative ways to current and future challenges.
How will you be assessed?
Assessment is integral in all units to check that you have met the threshold standards expected of all graduates. They are also linked to learning designed to develop key subject specific and transferable skills for future employment. The requirements of each assessment will be detailed in a formal assessment brief document and discussed in teaching sessions. Units that include an end of unit examination shall include a formative exam experience to prepare students. The assessment tasks will include:
Poster presentations
End of unit examination (unseen written examinations)
Problem-based learning based on case studies
Laboratory report
Poster presentation
Reflective writing and portfolio submissions
Open book examination Dissertation report writing
Careers
Studying this course will create career opportunities for you in government agencies industry and other organisations related to the broad area of food systems management public health and environmental sustainability.
Recent graduates have gone into a diverse range of sectors including healthcare pharmaceutical food research and science and education. Others have secured funding to pursue PhDs and/or places to study medicine.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 16,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
129th
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Campus address
University of Bedfordshire, Park Square, Luton, Luton, LU1 3JU, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
48th out of 56 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 179111 62%46th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10043.0 43%48th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.25 81%20th
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