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University College Birmingham

Birmingham , England ,United Kingdom

FOOD SCIENCE AND CULINARY INNOVATION FdSc

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, with modules mapped towards the IFST. The course 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.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Work placements
Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help find the ideal placement for you.

Our FdSc and BSc Food Science and Culinary Innovation courses both feature the option of a one-year placement after your second year, with opportunities in the UK or overseas. Support is also available from hired@UCB for summer placements.

Work alongside experts in your sector
A snapshot of some of the employers we have worked with:

  • Mondel?z
  • Whitworths
  • Newly Weds
  • Campden BRI
  • Greencore
  • M&S
  • Co-op
  • Synergy Flavours
  • Samworth Brothers
  • Coppenrath and Wiese

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

PSW Opportunity

Two-year post-study work visa for international graduates from the 2020/21 academic year.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

"1)An overall average of at least 65% in 12th Standard from both State and Central Examination Boards. 

2)Culinary Arts/Nutrition/Bakery/Sport and Hospitality related Courses

IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5"

Sri Lanka

"1)For applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum the normal UCAS tariff will be applied.

2)IELTS - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component"

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  • Course Code: D611
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 27000 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: 20 GBP
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