Food
The food and drink industry is the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector.

The food and drink industry is the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector, and over 97% of the 11,500+ food and drink manufacturing businesses are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
The rich and diverse home grown produce and strong agricultural sector in Scotland along with the complex global issues surrounding food, its production and sustainability make this an exciting time to study one of our food related courses.
The growing opportunities in the sector for innovation, employment and enterprise combined with our world leading research and vast experience of our academic staff gives students the latest knowledge and links to industry throughout their studies and the opportunity to excel in the field.
Featured courses

Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry
The food and drink industry is the UK’s biggest manufacturing sector.
- Skills for work
- MA at SCQF level 5

Food Security
This course focuses on the analytical and communication skills needed to contribute to the achievement and sustaining of food security in the 21st century.
- MSc

Food Safety
If you have a relevant agricultural and/or food-related background and you'd like to gain in-depth knowledge about food safety, this is the course for you.
- MSc

Global Food Security and Nutrition
This is is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary programme that looks at the challenges of sustainably improving food availability, access, and nutrition.
- MSc

Applied Poultry Science
This course delivers skills and knowledge highly relevant to companies using intensive methods of poultry production and responding to retailer demand.
- MSc

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