School of Life Sciences
Heriot-Watt University
This course prepares students with a flexible, high-quality approach to postgraduate learning which offers the potential for enhanced career progression within the food industry.
General funding sources
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Study information
- Qualification:
- MSc/Diploma
- Study duration:
- On Campus: 12 Months (MSc); 9 months (Diploma). By Distance Learning: 2-7 years
- Study mode:
- F/T On Campus and P/T by Distance Learning
- Start month:
- September for On Campus and anytime of the year for Distance Learning
- Entry requirements:
- For MSc level entry, students must hold a good (minimum 2:2) honours degree, and/or full membership of a relevant professional institution, and/or equivalent UK or overseas qualifications that may be considered on an individual basis. For Postgraduate Diploma level entry, students must hold any of the above, and/or a relevant 3rd Class Honours or Ordinary degree and an acceptable period of appropriate industrial experience.
- Language requirements:
- On Campus: TOEFL 577 (in the computerised test the equivalent is 233 marks and the Internet based requirement is 90). An IELTS requirement of 6.5 or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency Grade C are also acceptable.
- No. of students per year:
- On Campus: 25. Unlimited for Distance Learning.
- Fees:
- On Campus: Academic Year 2007/08 fees were £3,790 Home/EU; £11,360 Overseas (full time). Academic Year 2008/09 fees subject to confirmation. Distance Learning: Currently £675 per 12 credit module. Academic Year 2008/09 fees subject to confirmation
