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    Food Security [MSc]

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    Glasgow, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £33,210.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    52%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £25.00
    App fee

    Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Glasgow, GB. Tuition is £33,210.

    About the program

    Provides knowledge and skills on food security, covering socio-economic issues, sustainable agriculture, crop production, animal production, food distribution, safety, and accessibility. Includes compulsory courses on fundamentals, optional courses on specific topics, and a 60-credit investigative project.

    Focus: both
    42 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Life Sciences & Medicine)

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    Deadlines

    Round 5 2026
    May 13, 2026
    Round 6 2026
    Jul 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Tests taken up to 20 January 2026 - 65 overall with no subtest less than Reading 60; Listening 60; Speaking 65; Writing 60. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0. IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted. Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow is £33,210 across 180 required credits.
    Is Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow online or in-person?
    Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow is offered in-person.
    How long does Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow take to complete?
    Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in degree related to Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agriculture or Food Sciences subject
    How competitive is Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Food Security [MSc] at University of Glasgow reports an acceptance rate of approximately 52%.