Course aim
The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Food Manufacture and Nutrition, validated by Ulster University, has been designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to develop innovative, nutritious, safe and healthy foods which meet consumer demands. This course is available to study on both a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time students will study the same modules as the full-time provision.
Course content
Year 1: Level 4
- Food chemistry and nutrition
- Food manufacture, safety and quality
- Food microbiology
- Food packaging technology
- Investigative project
- Sensory perception
Year 2: Level 5
- Applied investigative project
- Food and health
- Food manufacture
- Food preservation
- Human physiology
- Work-based learning
Placement
Semester one of the second year of this programme is dedicated to work-based learning. This allows students to develop technical and commercial expertise and at the same time complete an applied investigative project. Students can complete the work placement locally or abroad.
Progression opportunities and career destinations
Depending on achievement, students may progress onto the Honours Degree programmes at Loughry Campus or selected pathways of the BSc Food and Nutrition programme at Ulster University. A wide range of posts are available in areas such as product development, production, quality and technical management and training.
