Food and Beverage Science MSc/Diploma/Certificate

Home Postgraduate study Food Science, Health and Nutrition Food and Beverage ScienceFood and Beverage Science MSc/Diploma/CertificateHow to apply »DeliveryFull-time, Part-time, Per courseProgramme typeTaughtStudy locationEdinburghEntry dateSeptemberOverviewProgramme contentEntry requirementsFees & scholarships Overview The MSc in Food and Beverage Science has been introduced specifically for students who have wide-ranging interests in the food, beverage and life sciences and who would like to design a programme tailored to meet their individual needs. With support from the Programme Director, students will be able to select from the widest range of options available to students on any of the programmes within the Postgraduate Biology (Food and Beverage Sciences) Programme. The portfolio of optional courses includes topics in the food and alcoholic beverage sciences (from biotechnology and dairy science through to the principles of alcohol beverage technology and beer maturation), business management, quality assurance and in environmental and molecular biology. Programme duration MSc programmes last for one year (September to August inclusive) and include a substantial research project. The Diploma covers the same classes as the MSc but lasts for just 9 months (September to May inclusive). Students admitted to the Diploma programme and who perform well in the taught courses may be invited to transfer to the MSc programme. Programme content Project StudiesResearch Project (MSc only)Students select a further seven courses from a pool of over twenty options.Topic options include:Food Microbiology Food Chemistry Alcohol Beverage Technology Cereals, Malting and Mashing Management in the Food and Beverage Industries Entry requirements This programme...