Food Development and Innovation BSc (Hons) Top-up

4.1
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Food Development and Innovation has evolved from the successful and long-running Food and Consumer Management degree.

While the core values of the previous course have been retained, it has been enhanced to reflect the development of our Food Science and Innovation Suite and feedback from the industry. The top-up course combines up-to-date technical knowledge with the practical skills required by the food industry.

Innovation and creativity in food development is crucial if the industry is to meet the challenges posed by a diverse market and changing consumer trends. Technology is constantly evolving to meet the demands of a nutritious, safe and sustainable food supply.

This course is designed for individuals who are seeking a management career in the food, beverage and retail industries. The food industry is diverse, consisting of small and niche businesses, blue chip manufacturers and major retailers. Additionally, this course is designed for those interested in food media and food technology education.

While analysing the industry in its broadest sense, module options allow specialisation in areas such as Brand Management, International Marketing and Principles for Teaching and Learning with Food.

You will assess new food ingredients, identify appropriate market applications and learn how to enhance the sensory attributes of products and recipes, ensuring food delivers the consistent quality expected from manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

You will learn about food commodities, nutrition and food safety through practical application and development work.
You will examine current trends within the industry such as health, food availability, food security and the rise in food costs.
You will get the chance to work in our Food Science and Innovation Suite, which features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology alongside state-of-the-art development kitchen facilities.
Well-developed links with industry are reflected in the design and delivery of this course. Industry-led projects and assignments have a strong industrial focus ensuring students experience real live projects.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to move into a wide variety of areas including developing new products, reformulating old ones, marketing, education or the media.

On successful completion of this course students can pursue career paths in:

Quality assurance
Food selection and buying
Health promotion
Research and development
Food consultancy
Graduates have also chosen to continue their studies and undertake postgraduate level studies in subjects including education, environmental health, food sustainability and business.

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Food, Culinary Skills, or Food Technology, with 240 credits.

EU/international students

Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer)

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Reviews

4.1
fantastic
  • It was a good learning experience, thanks for the same, I had a great time.
    |
  • It has been great although it took me a while to settle in.
    |
  • In general, it has been a pretty interesting course.
    |
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4.3
fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Antonio Darias

4.0
01/10/2018
What I would highlight: It was a good learning experience, thanks for the same, I had a great time.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Hannah Burden

4.5
17/02/2018
What I would highlight: It has been great although it took me a while to settle in.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lorna

4.5
16/02/2018
What I would highlight: In general, it has been a pretty interesting course.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Sarah Bola

4.5
01/07/2017
What I would highlight: Great! I have had so much difficulties into my study since childhood but UCB has gave the proper guidance to get good marks.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Belle

3.5
30/06/2017
What I would highlight: The teaching style is one-to-one so the lecturers know me well. It's good that all the theory is backed up by practical so I learnt many things. I'm doing really well in my course and I achieved a very good year placement so it's fair to say I'm getting a great experience.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Amandine

4.0
16/06/2017
What I would highlight: It is great. Teachers are wise.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Frances Cope

4.0
15/06/2017
What I would highlight: I am enjoying this course a lot. I have made many friends and lots have similar interests to me. I am glad I picked this university because the course is everything I expected it to be and more.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 13 years

Subjects

  • Nutrition
  • Food Technology
  • Quality
  • Public Relations
  • Industry
  • Food safety
  • Quality Training
  • Communication Training
  • Media
  • Food Science
  • Production
  • Cooking
  • Retail
  • Market
  • Innovation
  • Marketing
  • International
  • Brand Management
  • International Marketing
  • Technology

Course programme

Modules
  • Food Quality Management
  • Food Retail Innovation
  • Strategies for Food Production and Food Retail Industries
Plus one option from:
  • Brand Management
  • International Marketing
  • Principles for Teaching and Learning with Food
Research option
  • Research Project
  • Practical Project
Teaching & assessment

Teaching is carried out by appropriately qualified and experienced lecturers and a typical teaching week will have up to 17 teaching contact hours made up as follows:
  • Large group lectures: 5 hours of lectures in lecture rooms
  • Smaller group teaching: 2 hours of seminars in small groups discussing the topics presented in lectures
  • Practical sessions - 6 hours of teaching in practical environments for skills development, sensory and food analytical activities and microbiology
  • Tutorials - 2 hours of tutorials, being a mixture of personal, group and academic success tutorials per week
  • Subject advice sessions - 2 hours per week across a range of topics

Food Development and Innovation BSc (Hons) Top-up

Price on request