2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MSci, BSc Food Science (Industrial)

Total credits: 485

Entry requirements:

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Food Science and Nutrition

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Food Science and Nutrition Examination Board

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The relevant Benchmark which will be fully met is that for Food Sciences in the Agriculture, Forestry, Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences and Consumer Sciences Benchmarks

Programme specification:

Distinctiveness of the programme:
The programme aims to deliver a broad education in food science, through an interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on chemistry, and understanding in biochemical and biological aspects, nutrition, physics and processing.

A wide variety of subjects are covered, with the aim of advancing knowledge in basic sciences and learning how these can be used to explain, predict and control properties of food materials. Also to develop understanding of technology associated with industrial manufacture of food products. The programme encourages students to develop abilities to appraise critically complex factors that influence the range, quality and acceptability of foods produced.

Particular interests and skills are developed through specialised modules and projects. Internationally recognised research strengths of the School are reflected in students becoming familiar with up-to-date and cutting edge knowledge and techniques, through teaching from leading researchers.

There are opportunities to improve communication skills and other developmental skills, through a range of assessment methods to prepare students for the excellent and wide ranging career paths awaiting them: in the food and related industries; independent and Government organisations, further study, research, and teaching.

Students not meeting criterion at the end of Level 1 or 2 will usually progress on a BSc programme.

The programme will:
• provide an environment for study to encourage enthusiasm for food science and an appreciation of its application in a variety of contexts;
• provide students with an appreciation of food science, and necessary intellectual training for a wide range of professional careers;
• develop an ability to apply scientific knowledge and skills to the solution of current problems in food science;
• provide knowledge and experience to prepare student for performing original autonomous research in food science or related areas, either in industry, government research laboratories, or academic institutions;
• enable the students to aspire to the highest professional standards in food science;
• provide students with an understanding of food science, with emphasis on chemistry, and the necessary background understanding in biochemical and biological aspects, nutrition, physics and processing, and with the ability to apply them in innovative situations;
• provide an insight into food colloids and into interaction between ingredients in foods;
• provide experience in carrying out critical reviews of literature and in carrying out an autonomous research project;
• conform to professional standards in food science. (meet admission criteria for membership of the IFST)

Progression through all years is dependent on a student achieving a minimum of 100 credits and a weighted year average of 60%.

Students that do not meet this criterion at the end of Level 1 or 2 will usually progress on a BSc programme.

Relationship with other programmes:
Transfer between all BSc and MSci will be allowed at the end of Year 1 (if criterion met).
Students wishing to pursue the MSci (Industrial) will be given appropriate assistance and guidance in seeking an industrial placement at the commencement of Year 2.
If a placement is not obtained, but academic requirements are met, then the student will transfer to MSci Food Science 4 year taught programme or BSc programme.
The industrial placement must be approved by the University to contain sufficient scientific content to form an assessed component of the course.

Students obtaining an industrial placement but fail to meet the academic requirements will usually progress on a BSc Industrial programme.

Students obtaining an industrial placement which is not approved will usually progress on a BSc Industrial or may transfer to the MSci 4 year taught programme.
Transfers to the MSci subject to obtaining an approved placement and meeting academic requirements.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits of discovery modules.

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Discovery modules:

Candidates will be required to study 10 credits of discovery modules.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students must choose 10 credits of optional modules

Last updated: 30/04/2019

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