Medicinal Plants and Functional Foods MSc

12 months full time. This programme is also available part time, please contact us for details.

Fees

Fees per academic year 2013-14

UK and EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £15,750 part time fees

More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.

Programme Overview

This programme focuses on the development cycle for medicinal plants and functional foods, from identifying the plants in the field, to isolating the bioactive components in the lab and developing new medicines and nutritional foods.

Through the programme you will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in areas such as:

  • processes involved in the study and utilisation of medicinal plants and functional foods
  • data analysis relating to the identification of bioactive components and functional ingredients for incorporation in to novel products
  • legal requirements for the production of novel products containing bioactive and/or functional properties
  • techniques applicable to the isolation, identification and quantification of novel components with bioactive and/or functional properties
  • factors that affect the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal plant and functional food products

The programme draws on expertise from the Schools of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Biology, Chemistry, Historical Studies and Law and the Faculty of Medical Sciences to provide a unique, interdisciplinary approach to this major subject area.

+Modules

The programme consists of compulsory and optional modules and a dissertation, which should focus on an interest developed through the course. Depending on the choice of topic, this may include designing and undertaking a research project in collaboration with a small- or medium- sized enterprise with an interest in medicinal plants and functional foods.

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

+Entrance Requirements

A second-class honours degree or higher, or international equivalent, in a science-based subject. We also value experience in a chemical/pharmaceutical laboratory/industry.

Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.

+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding

UK/EU students – the majority of students are self-funded.

International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.

More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.

+How to Apply

Visit our postgraduate application site.

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

+Further Information

For further information please contact:
Dr Ed Okello
School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6900
E-mail: afrd-pg@ncl.ac.uk

Subject Overview

This programme is within the subject area of Food and Human Nutrition