Overview

Aims and Characteristics

To provide unique and professionally oriented training in global food safety management and risk analysis for science/technology graduates who want to develop their expertise in the area of food safety.
To provide students with advanced knowledge of the major and newly emerging hazards affecting food safety from a global perspective.

Upon completion of this Global Food Safety Management and Risk Analysis programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, students should be able to do the following.

Understand international food standards, laws and regulations and critically evaluate food safety policy as well as legal and sector specific frameworks for food safety management at local, national and international levels.
Demonstrate competence in developing risk-based food safety management strategies and implementing food safety management systems (e.g. ISO22000).
Demonstrate competence in critical analysis, information technology and communication.
Work effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary groups with a commitment to lifelong learning to enhance their professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Safety Risk Analysis

Global Food Safety Management

Food Safety in Action

International Food Standards, Laws and Regulations

Foodborne Chemical and Microbial Hazards: Case Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Risk Management Food Technology Investment

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree with an Honours in food safety, food science, food technology, public health or food industry management or other relevant science disciplines.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

190200 HKD / year

≈ 190200 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

190200 HKD / year

≈ 190200 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / 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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Overview

Aims and Characteristics

Upon completion of this Global Food Safety Management and Risk Analysis programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, students should be able to do the following.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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