BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology - Part-time
Bachelor's degree
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Holbeach
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Duration
4 Years
This course can be undertaken as part of a Degree or Higher Apprenticeship. The BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology programme is tailored to the needs of individuals embarking on a scientific or technical career in food and drink manufacturing or those working in and seeking to advance their careers in quality, technical, hygiene, or product development roles.
The course introduces students to the significant recent trends in food safety and quality management in the food sector, both in the UK and internationally. Students have the opportunity to develop an extensive knowledge of food manufacture, while specialising in quality assurance and technical management. This includes areas such as hygiene, preservation and packaging, product development, leadership, and performance monitoring, across areas of quality, safety, and legality.
Students typically complete the Foundation course in two and a half years and have the option to enrol on level three of the Bachelor’s degree, following a short bridging course, to pursue more in-depth study for an additional two years. Direct enrolment on to the Bachelor’s degree is available for students who meet the entry requirements.
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About this course
Developed in collaboration with employers in the food manufacturing industry, this programme offers students the opportunity to develop expert knowledge in quality assurance, factory processes, product development, and management, specific to the food sector.
The food industry provides a range of opportunities for ambitious, qualified graduates with a specialism in quality assurance and technical management. Previous graduates have gone on to careers in many areas of the industry, such as technical management, supply management, auditing, and product development.
GCE Advanced Levels: CCC
A foundation degree, BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Merit, Advanced Apprenticeship in Food Manufacturing or a related subject will be considered.
Vocational and Professional qualifications will also be considered.
Ideally, candidates will have been employed in a managerial or supervisory role in the food manufacture or related industry.
In addition, applicants must have at least 2 GCSEs in Maths and English at grade C or above. Equivalents are accepted for example Functional Skills Level 2 or IELTS.
For apprentices who do not hold Level 2 qualifications
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Subjects
- Management
- Hygiene
- Quality Assurance
- Quality
- Product Development
- Packaging
- Project
- Technology
- Part Time
- Quality Training
- Food Science
- Professional
Course programme
- Food Chemistry (Core)
- Food Commodities (Core)
- Food Process Engineering (Core)
- Food Quality Assurance, HACCP and Hygiene (Core)
- Food Raw Materials (Core)
- Managing Self and Others in Food Organisations (Core)
- Project Management and Management of Change (Core)
- Advanced Food Science (Core)
- Food Law, Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility (Core)
- Food Preservation (Core)
- Foundation Project Case Study (Core)
- Fundamentals of Fresh Produce (Option)
- Nutrition, Health and Diet (Core)
- Packaging Systems (Core)
- Policy and Market Dynamics (Core)
- Product Development (Option)
- Cereal, Fresh Produce and Beverages Technologies (Option)
- Food Analysis (Core)
- Food Defence and Sustainability (Core)
- Independent Project (Core)
- Meat, Seafood and Dairy Technologies (Core)
- Postharvest Technology (Option)
- Technical Management (Core)
Additional information
Year 1
£3,600
Year 2
£6,300
Year 3
£5,700
Year 4
£6,000
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