Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the United Kingdom
Nottingham Trent University (NTU)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | find out | find out | GBP 9250 per year | GBP 12900 per year |
This top-up course will provide you with a progression route from the Foundation degree in Food Science
and Technology. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge required for management, advanced supervisory
and product development positions within the food and drink sector.
About this course
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), this course builds on your learning from the FdSc. It examines the biochemical, chemical, physical and biological factors underlying the synthesis and metabolism of food materials You’ll develop knowledge and understanding of the needs of society and industry for sustainable food quality, safety and security of supply.
Your learning will incorporate food processing operations and preservation systems. The course will develop your scientific and technical knowledge and skills, allowing you to help tackle the challenge of producing and manufacturing food for a growing population. You’ll also study the business and regulatory environment in which food businesses operate. Strong emphasis is placed on reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical, work-based application, utilising food manufacturing pilot plant equipment.
The course is delivered on a day-release basis, one day a week. For the rest of the week you will be expected to work within the food industry (typically three days a week). This means you get to apply your learning directly to your products and workplace. You’ll also undertake independent studies, including working on your coursework.
You will experience a range of learning and teaching methods. As well as traditional lectures and tutorials, you will undertake practical work in our food processing laboratory and chemistry laboratory. Visits to commercial businesses are also arranged.
Your course begins slightly earlier in the academic year than a typical university course and finishes later to ensure that you can complete all the taught sessions required. Industry leaders such as KP Snacks, McCain Foods Ltd and Unilever have recently sponsored students on this course as part of their professional development.
Successful completion of the course will assist your career progression to management levels in an industry that has a real need for Food Science and Technology graduates.
What you’ll study
Develop your understanding and knowledge of a range of food processing technologies. Topics include high-pressure processing; heat processing; freezing, chilling and controlled atmosphere preservation; and packaging. You’ll also look at the scientific principles underpinning these processes and their impact on food production, quality and safety.
Study the biochemical aspects of food processing, both beneficial (e.g. fermentation processes) and detrimental (e.g. food spoilage). Genetically modified (GM) crops and microbes will also be explored.
Consider the stages involved in the development of a new food product from specification design and cost analysis through to packaging, labelling and marketing. Understand the various constraints within which new food product development takes place.
Carry out independent research, under supervision. Focus on your own area of interest within the food industry, approved by the University and your employer.
Develop and promote your management skills. You will focus on management issues within the food industry, including understanding the commercial and political environment in which the industry operates, and the integrated nature of the supply chain.
We accept qualifications from schools, colleges and universities all over the world for entry onto our courses. If you're not sure how your international qualification matches our course requirements please visit our international qualifications page.
Foundation courses
If you need to do a foundation course to meet our course requirements please visit Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC). If you're already studying in the UK at a school or college and would like to know if we can accept your qualification please visit our foundation courses page.
English language entry requirements
If English is not your first language you need to show us that your language skills are strong enough for intensive academic study. We usually ask for an IELTS test and we accept some alternative English language tests.
Help and support
If you have any questions about your qualifications or about making an application to the University please email our international team for advice.
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