Food Science and Technology (with Industrial Placement) BSc (Hons)

This course combines chemistry, engineering, biology and nutrition to explore food processing, quality, and nutrition from farm to fork, preparing you for a career in food science, product development, food technology, quality assurance, and sensory science.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Have opportunities to gain practical skills through internships<br/>Attend events, conferences and workshops with professional bodies<br/>Benefit from links to local industry<br/>Develop digital and entrepreneurial skills<br/>Graduate ready to meet the needs of the local and national food and agriculture strategies<br/>Gain knowledge in nutrition and its role in public health<br/>Develop skills in analytical techniques, food product development, sensory evaluation, and research<br/><br/>Key Course Features<br/>During this course, you will learn about food processing and preservation techniques<br/>The course will allow you to understand the biological, chemical and physical properties of food<br/>You will explore food safety, quality assurance, regulatory standards, and food business management<br/>Gain insights into consumer and sensory science<br/>Other potential exit qualifications may include Level 4 Sensory Science, Level 4 HACCP, Level 4 Food safety hygiene<br/>Resources include kitchen, wet and dry chemistry laboratories<br/>This course includes a year in industry, allowing you to gain practical, hands-on experience