What Students Say
Likes
- As a student pursuing the Master's program in Food Science at London Metropolitan University, I have to say it is indeed a very satisfying experience. Our labs, comprising a wide array of workstations, feature state-of-the art equipment from industry partners such as Fisher et al. The lab is also frequented by researchers and industry academics for grant-related research and other scientific investigations. My course leader, Mr. Ghadduusi, is a veteran in the industry with considerable expertise in dairy spanning 20 years, now consulting for the UK Food Standards Agency. A gentleman, who is very affable, constantly motivating me to achieve the extraordinary.The classes and overall vibe is very positive, with colleagues from very different backgrounds and cultures, truly a beacon for multiculturism. Most of our faculty are very renowned, especially Mr. Abdi, principal head of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, nutritionist. My only downside with the university is the lack of co-curricular activities and high fees, so to speak. All in all, a solid 4/5.
- In my research for the best life-sciences university, I found London Met to the the perfect choice owing to its very highly experienced lab and faculty, very affable, always with an endearing smile. The lecture sessions are always full of energy , with excellent engagement from all students, always asking questions, which gets rectifies almost immediately. 4/5
Dislikes
- Lack of student clubs and other fraternities. There is no proper leadership in student programs and other cultural events. Also, sometimes the catering is also not upto expectations.
Required Exams for Admission
Overall, it's an amazing place to be. To engage in meaningful experiences with highly renowned faculty, a powerful network full of opportunities and a lab that is frequented primarily for cutting-edge innovation. I, as a student, aim to be proactive in guided learning, listening to feedback, all with the purpose of achieving tremendous personal growth.
Course Curriculum
Curriculum is updated to involve major innovation, particularly in the world of probiotics. The importance of gut health, playing a vital role in immunity and lowering oxidised cholesterol namely oxLDL.
Faculty
My course leader, Mr. Ghaddusi, is a veteran in the industry with considerable expertise in dairy spanning 20 years, now consulting for the UK Food Standards Agency. A gentleman, who is very affable, constantly motivating me to achieve the extraordinary.
Campus Life
Our labs, comprising a wide array of workstations, feature state-of-the art equipment from industry partners such as Fisher et al. The lab is also frequented by researchers and industry academics for grant-related research and other scientific investigations. The overall vibe is very positive, albeit for some minor drawbacks. Drawbacks such as the lack of a proper student club, more so of a random dull occasion.
Placement
The UK has one of the worlds largest food industries, with market share of around 15%, which is the largest in UK. The industries here range primarily in dairy, meat and poultry, alcohol, bakery and confectionary. Alumni of London Met have gone to work in the Big Food companies, primarily market leaders such as diversified Nestle, dairy behemoth Danone etc and also have launched successful ventures such as the Twisted Kombucha, a fermented tea with a twist.
Accommodation
I live 18 kilometres away in North London, where rent is astronomically high at 420 GBP for single bed in a double room. The college is situated in Holloway Road, where student accomodations are very expensive, at almost 400 pounds per week. Its always advised to stay 45 minutes away, around two stations away for better rents and accessiblity.
Exams
IELTS 7.5: Listening 8.5, Reading 7.0, Writing 6.5, Speaking 7.5 ; CEFR Level C1. I have submitted all relevant documents, such as SOP, LOR, CV to be more specific. Key Points in SOP: 1. Excellent faculty 2. Positive vibes 3. Advanced Labs 4. Networking Opportunities. Interview was very extensive, wherein I detailed my love for Food Science, my primary intent to undertake original research under grant from industry partners. Just one round of interview, I was selected after that. I emphasized on my passion for Food, my ability to critically and scientifically analyse ingredients in food, hopefully resulting in a major scientific breakthrough, potentially changing the future of the industry.
Fees
14500 GBP, excluding scholarship.
Scholarship
Yes, I was awarded the London Met scholarship amount of 2000 GBP.
