Food Security in Public Health MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the courseOn 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 presentationsEnd of unit examination (unseen written examinations)Problem-based learning based on case studiesLaboratory reportPoster presentationReflective writing and portfolio submissionsOpen book examination Dissertation report writingCareersStudying 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.