With the global population predicted to hit nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods.
What is food science?
What you'll study
We'll teach you the science behind the food we eat. You'll learn how to create sustainable, nutritious, safe food. You could work for global food companies, or run your own business. This applied science degree can lead to jobs in research, operations and management.
You'll investigate the sensory, physical and chemical properties of foods. Applying this knowledge to explore food innovation and develop new products. You'll look at consumer trends, new technology and the latest food research.
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Modules
Year 1
We'll teach you about food chemistry and global sourcing, developing a scientific understanding of food.
Food microbiology and nutrition will teach you about food safety and the relationship between food and health.
At the end of the year, you'll see your learning put into practice. We visit different food companies.
Year 2
Gain a detailed understanding of process engineering. You will follow the whole process from the ingredients used to the final packaged food.
You'll develop skills in sensory evaluation to understand how to test consumer acceptance of new products.
You'll study technical, scientific and engineering concepts in food spoilage, food preservation and food quality, with team-based activities.
Core modules
Year 3
In the final year you will carry out a unique research project supervised by one of our academics.
You'll deepen your understanding of microbial methods and the use of data.
You'll study food flavour, looking at aroma perception, taste perception, texture perception. You will use this knowledge to develop a new product to present to your peers and industry.
Core modules
Food Societies
The SB Food Society run a range of events throughout the year from weekly bake off viewings to an annual cake crawl, and popular trips out to the winter BBC Good Food Show and Cadbury's World.
The Student Co-operative runs a shop on campus for students, staff and local residents. The shop aims is to provide quality, tasty and ethically-sourced food at student-friendly prices.
The food and drink industry is Europe's largest manufacturing industry – employing half a million people in the UK alone. A wide range of career options exist for our food science graduates including:
Graduate destinations include:
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
