MSc Food Process Engineering

Heriot-Watt University · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The MSc Food Process Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt University (Institute of Life and Earth Sciences) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Engineering covers advanced principles across structural, mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines. Students solve complex technical problems through analytical design, simulation, and experimental research. Graduates work as professional engineers, project managers, and technical consultants.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £12,960/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £27,080/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September intake; January intake for many courses

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyInstitute of Life and Earth Sciences

Official university

Heriot-Watt University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£12,960	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£27,080	—	needs the fee

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