Food Safety

Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading centres in the Food Sciences globally, moreover, the Food Safety programme at WUR was the first MSc in Food Safety worldwide. This programme offers three unique specialisations: (A) Applied Food safety (B) Food Law and Regulatory Affairs (C) Supply Chain Safety Students with a background in Law, supply chain management and or a logistical background and an interest in food related topics are therefore also welcome to apply for this programme! Where other programmes in this field may focus solely on the technological aspects of food safety or focus on the interaction of food safety and food quality, this programme at Wageningen University with its three unique specialisations offers a more integrated, multidisciplinary approach to Food Safety. Alumni find jobs in research, consultancy, as a food safety officer, regulatory affairs officer, PhD student, Microbiologist, QA manager, etcetera.

Wageningen University is the world #1 ranked university in agriculture and forestry for 7 consecutive years. Founded in 1876, it specializes in life sciences with focus on food, agriculture, and environment. Known as the most sustainable university in Netherlands and located in the "Food Valley" region.