Master's Food Safety
Wageningen University & Research is recognised globally as one of the leading centres in Food Science and Technology. Our university’s Food Safety programme was the first of its kind to be offered at MSc level. The programme is unique, with a highly integrated approach to the field of food safety. Most other programmes in this field focus on the technological aspects of food safety or focus on the interaction of food safety and food quality. What sets our programme apart is that we examine the technical aspects together with legal aspects of food safety, as well as food safety management.
Why this programme?
- Unique combination of microbiology and toxicology, and law, economics, management and communication.
- Internationally renowned for its expertise in food science and technology.
- Highly integrated approach to the field of food safety.
- Focus on the technical and legal aspects of food safety.
Study programme of the master's Food Safety
The Programme of Food Safety page provides a general outline of the programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships. You can also Compare Food Safety to other master's programmes.
Specialisations
The MSc Food Safety programme offers the following specialisation to suit your personal interests:
- Applied Food Safety
- Food Law and Regulatory Affairs
- Supply Chain Safety
The Applied Food Safety focuses on the more technological aspects of food safety (microbiology, toxicology) and food safety management whereas the focus of Food Law and Regulatory Affairs is on food legislation and Supply Chain Safety on the supply chain for foods and ingredients and the factors that play a role in the safety during transport. All three specializations have two compulsory courses in common, which include Food Law and Food Safety Management. Furthermore, all Food Safety students follow one year (first MSc year) of specialised courses and conduct one year of research (second MSc year) in the form of a thesis and an internship.
You can find more information about these specialisations on the Study Handbook.
Application and admission
Interested in applying for the MSc Food Safety? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures.
Student experiences
The best way to get to know a place is by getting to know the people. Students share their experiences with you about the master's programme and student life in Wageningen on the page Student experiences.
This course is absolutely great, and I am looking forward to my future working in the food industry.
Future career
What are your possibilities after graduation? Read more about Career perspectives and opportunities after finishing the programme.