How long is the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems?

The MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems runs one year full-time or two years part-time, with online and distance learning routes at LSCAHM.

How is the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems delivered?

You can take the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems on-campus, online or by distance learning, all following the same seminar schedule with dissertation supervision.

Is the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems recognised in the UK?

Yes. The MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems is a UK Level 7 postgraduate award aligned with Institute of Hospitality, Craft Guild of Chefs and UK regulatory frameworks.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems?

You need a UK 2:2 Bachelor's or equivalent, IELTS 6.5, references and a 500-word research proposal. Senior food-safety practitioners are considered on portfolio for the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems.

How much does the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems cost and is funding available?

LSCAHM publishes current MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems fees. Instalment plans, alumni progression discounts and international scholarships are assessed at application review.

MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems | LSCAHM | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems is a UK Level 7 postgraduate degree running one year full-time or two years part-time, with online and distance routes available. The programme is calibrated to senior practice aligned with Institute of Hospitality food-safety guidance, Craft Guild of Chefs kitchen-safety themes and UK regulatory frameworks, and closes with a substantial dissertation, capstone or sponsor consulting project for a hotel group, catering operator or food-business.

By graduation you have led a research-informed brief across food-safety systems, allergen policy, regulatory compliance and incident management, closing with an evidenced dissertation and portfolio suited to head of food safety, technical director and regulatory consultant roles.

Key Features

UK Level 7 award aligned with Institute of Hospitality, Craft Guild of Chefs and UK regulatory frameworks.
Dissertation, capstone or sponsor project with a hotel group, catering operator or food-business.
Research seminars covering HACCP evolution, allergen policy and regulatory audit.
Live briefs from London hotel groups, City catering and food-business operators.
Small postgraduate cohorts with named programme-director supervision.
LSCAHM careers service linked to food-safety and regulatory recruiter cycles.

What You Will Learn

Design and deliver mixed-methods food-safety research at postgraduate standard.
Interpret UK food-law, hygiene rating and enforcement frameworks.
Build HACCP, TACCP and VACCP systems across complex food operations.
Manage allergen policy, labelling and communication strategies.
Lead food-safety culture, training and behaviour-change programmes.
Assess incident, recall and reputation-management briefs.
Evaluate emerging risks including plant-based products and novel foods.
Communicate technical recommendations to boards and regulators.

Who This Course Is For

Food-safety, quality and technical managers progressing to Level 7 senior practice.
Hospitality operators specialising in food-safety leadership.
Consultants moving into food-safety from adjacent regulatory sectors.
International applicants seeking a UK Master's route into food-safety leadership.

Career Pathways

Head of Food Safety
Technical Director (Food)
Food Business Analyst (Safety)
Hospitality Business Consultant (Food Safety)
Group Operations Manager (Safety)
Sustainable Food Consultant
Culinary Educator (Food Safety)

The LSCAHM careers service coordinates postgraduate food-safety briefings each year with hotel groups, catering operators and food-businesses, refreshing curriculum against Institute of Hospitality and Craft Guild of Chefs guidance.

Entry Requirements

A UK Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent international qualification in food safety, culinary, hospitality, biology or a related discipline.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
Applicants without a Bachelor's degree but with 5+ years of senior professional experience in food safety, quality or regulatory operations are considered on portfolio.
One academic and one professional reference.
A 500-word research proposal or professional practice statement outlining your dissertation direction.

Why Study at LSCAHM

The London School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management is a specialist division of Harold International College of London teaching in small, tutor-visible cohorts. LSCAHM reads culinary arts, hospitality management, tourism, events and food business as interlocking disciplines, and central London places hotel groups, City catering, the Institute of Hospitality and the Craft Guild of Chefs within a short tube ride of every classroom.

Three parallel study modes let progressors, working senior practitioners and portfolio-route applicants complete an LSCAHM Master's without leaving employment.

Apply for MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems

Applications for the MSc in Food Safety and Regulatory Systems are open now across on-campus, online and distance learning cohorts. Enrol on the LSCAHM Master's programme with dissertation, capstone or sponsor project supervised by practising food-safety executives. Enrol Now.