Food Innovation with Industrial Practice, MSc

Master’s in Sustainable Food Supply Chain at Greenwich

This two-year MSc program is designed for graduates aiming to make impactful careers in sustainable food development and supply chain management. With a curriculum that addresses the pressing global challenges of sustainability and food innovation, this course equips students to devise solutions for real-world problems, fostering new product and ingredient development while enhancing sustainability across food supply chains. Graduates gain expertise in marketing, risk analysis, climate change, food microbiology, and public health and engage with industry-standard tools such as the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) framework, certified by the Royal Society for Public Health.

Key Highlights

• Internship: A one-year industrial placement with an employer in the food sector enhances students' managerial and entrepreneurial skills, preparing them for roles in supply chain management, food legislation, or retail. Students who opt out of the placement can still meet coursework requirements to graduate.
• Location: Classes and labs are held at Greenwich’s Medway Campus in Kent, a supportive environment for hands-on learning and research.

Year 1 Overview

Core modules cover:

• Academic English for Postgraduates
• Research Methods
• Food Product Development
• Marketing

Elective options include risk analysis, food preservation, packaging innovations, and nutrition to allow tailored learning paths.

Year 2 Overview

Students continue their studies with a research project and industrial practice, applying their knowledge to real-world scenarios in the food industry.

Learning Methods

The program combines lectures, seminars, and laboratory work to simulate industrial settings, fostering engagement through small class sizes and interactive, hands-on learning. Independent study is heavily emphasized, allowing students to build collaborative and solo research skills.

Assessment

Students are assessed through presentations, critical reviews, and examinations, with a structured feedback system that returns evaluations within 15 working days, ensuring ongoing support for improvement.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue diverse careers in government, food technology, hospitality, and supply chain management. Placement support is available, though students are encouraged to independently secure their internships. Students who complete all coursework but do not secure a placement are still eligible to graduate with an MSc.

Support Services

Greenwich provides a robust support network, including personal tutors and academic mentors to guide students through the program. New students benefit from induction support to acclimate them to academic and social life at Medway Campus.

Embark on a transformative journey with the Master’s in Sustainable Food Supply Chain at Greenwich, where practical experience meets academic rigor, equipping you to contribute to a sustainable future in food innovation and supply chain management.