Program Overview

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.

You will put your skills into practice in our purpose-built Food Science and Innovation Suite, while our BSc degree course also gives you 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.

Why choose this degree course?

• WORK PLACEMENT (BSc only) – 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