Food Science and Culinary Innovation BSc (Hons) / FdSc

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Passionate about food? Curious about how it’s produced from farm to fork, or intrigued by the science behind the dishes that delight our palates? Our Food Science and Culinary Innovation degree will give you the up-to-date knowledge and practical skills to embark upon a career in a fast-paced and constantly changing industry.

Our course has been developed against the key skills competencies outlined by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (accreditation subject to approval) and reflects the evolving needs of the sector. It will enable you to explore a broad range of subjects from product development, food quality and safety to sustainability and food science, along with the psychology behind consumer choice and sensory analysis. Whether you are looking to diversify your chef skills or enhance your employability, this degree will open the doors to endless job opportunities in the wider food industry.

As part of our course, you will put your skills into practice in our purpose-built Food Science and Innovation Suite, while you’ll also have the chance to take a paid 48-week placement in the industry. Throughout your studies, you will be taught by our team of experts from across culinary arts, food science, retail and psychology, working on industry-led live projects and assignments.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
Note: The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Product development technologist
Product development chef
Quality assurance technician
Buyer (food)
Food technologist
Specifications technologist

Entry requirements
Food Science and Culinary Innovation BSc (Hons)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.

WORK PLACEMENT – Gain invaluable first-hand experience with the option of a paid industry placement – and you won’t incur any tuition fees during your placement year
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Put training into practice on live industry projects and by working in our Food Science and Innovation Suite and development kitchens
EXPERT TUITION – Learn from our expert multi-disciplinary lecturing team as well as guest speakers from industry
ENRICHMENT – Get additional qualifications to boost your employability alongside your food science degree, including food safety and sensory evaluation

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2018

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Subjects

  • Quality Training
  • Teaching
  • Quality
  • Innovation
  • Technology
  • Food Science
  • Industry
  • Foundation
  • Introduction
  • Nutrition

Course programme

Course breakdown

Students on the FdSc have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • Introduction to Nutrition
  • Fundamentals of Food Chemistry
  • Culinary Skills with Food Science
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • Psychology of Consumer Behaviour and Innovation
  • Farm to Fork
YEAR 2

Core Modules
  • Composition and Functionality of Food Ingredients
  • Food Product Design Development
  • Sensory Science and Data Handling
  • Food Enterprise Innovation
  • Consumer Attitudes and Food Choice
  • Food Media and Digital Communications
YEAR 3/4

Core Modules
  • Food Technology
  • Packaging, Design and Functionality
  • Food Supply and Sustainability
  • Food Quality Management
Plus one option from:
  • Research Project
  • Enterprise and Innovation Showcase
Teaching and assessment

Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.

Teaching

Example of a typical teaching week (up to 16 contact hours):
  • Lectures – 4-6 hours
  • Seminars – 2-3 hours
  • Practical kitchen/food lab session – 4-6 hours
  • Tutorials – 1-2 hours
You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.

Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course (weighting will vary depending on optional modules):
  • Coursework – 65%
  • Practical assessment – 23%
  • Written examinations – 12%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

UCAS CODE - D610

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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