Overview

The Food Security programme of the University of Glasgow is taught through collaboration between academics with world class expertise in diverse aspects of food security.

Key facts:

Discusses the demographic, social and economic issues, the challenges of achieving sustainable agriculture and presents the factors affecting food production from crops and animal sources.

Experience guest lectures on a range of topics and site visits.

Acquire knowledge of technology transfer and commercialisation.

Gain practical laboratory skills in molecular biology and in genetic modification.

Undertake a project that will develop your investigative skills

Learn the ability to critically appraise and integrate information from different sources.
Career prospects
Food security is a major challenge of this century, hence there will be opportunities to develop careers in several areas.
Career prospects include:
Working in Agri-industry

Research institutes

Government advisory

International advisory

Media

Research positions

Bioscience laboratories

Environmental tracing research

Distillary and farm work

Others have progressed on to research degrees in plant science and related fields
The breadth of knowledge, understanding and skills you will acquire in this Masters programme will help you obtain employment or undertake research in the food security sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Ethics
Crop Biotechnology Applications
Food Security Fundamentals - Crops
Global Animal Production
Molecular Laboratory Skills
Plant Genetic Engineering

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.
In your application, please submit a personal statement (up to 300 words) outlining why you want to study the Food Security programme and what you hope to get out of it. Please explain how your qualifications/experience to date support your application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

≈ 33210 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

≈ 11367 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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