Course summary

The variety of food and drink available to us is continually increasing in its quality, diversity, and interest. This course will help you develop the skills to be at the heart of the food development process adding value to a complex and exciting food industry. You will learn about the range of ingredients available to the food industry, how these ingredients are sourced and how they react together to form some of our most familiar foodstuffs. This programme is designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills required to take on one of the many graduate jobs available in new product development. Food technologists are at the centre of product design, formulation, food safety and quality assurance in the food industry. Students will have the opportunity to develop excellent food industry knowledge in a subject area recognised by the industry for employment in a wide range of food careers both in the UK and abroad. Opportunity for regular travel is significant as many ingredients are sourced from across the globe. Our graduates have an excellent employability rate and record, many being offered graduate jobs whilst on placement. Graduates can expect to be involved in the decisions necessary to manufacture, develop and improve food and drink products in a dynamic and fast paced environment.