Food & Consumer Sciences Postgraduate at University Of Abertay
Introduction
Key Features
• Develop a personalised course syllabus by choosing topics within modules
• Structured case studies and visits to research laboratories in institutes and companies in the food and drink biotechnology sector
• Opportunity to undertake a five-month research project in a ‘world class’ institute, company or university laboratory
• Integration with students studying Biotechnology and Food and Consumer Sciences, as well as with Food Innovation@Abertay
• Abertay was rated best modern university in Scotland for research in environmental sciences in the UK Research Assessment Exercise 2008
This postgraduate course will appeal to graduates from a range of bioscience, food science and biology disciplines who wish to further their careers in the area of food biotechnology by extending their current qualifications and experience. The one-year course involves two semesters of taught modules followed by a semester of project work/dissertation.
The taught course modules include theoretical, practical and applied elements of food biotechnology and provide the opportunity for students to specialise in areas such as food safety management, food bio-processing and biotechnology, food microbiology and industrial biotechnology. The course is supported by seminars delivered by industry specialists and experts and by visits to food biotechnology laboratories and industries.
On completion of the taught component of the course, students have the opportunity for Work Based Learning or ‘Live’ project work by way of a five-month research or investigative project. This may be undertaken in a research institute or food biotechnology company outwith the University, or within a university research laboratory and/or in collaboration with the Abertay Food Innovation Centre (AFIC).
Core Themes
What you study
You will study the following modules: Industrial biotechnology; Food bioprocessing and biotechnology; Food safety management; Food microbiology; Food and the consumer; Case studies and research methods; Perspectives in biotechnology; Project/dissertation.
How you learn
An integrated programme of lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory assignments, visits and case studies are used to enhance your knowledge and understanding. The project phase of the course is designed to allow you to apply what you have learned in a new situation.
How you are assessed
A combination of written submissions, seminar and webpage presentations, laboratory reports and formal examinations are used throughout the course with the most appropriate form of assessment being chosen for the topics being assessed.
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are equipped with the skills required to take advantage of career opportunities within a range of food industries (food safety management, food product development, food processing, brewing and distilling) as well as more generic postgraduate level positions.
Entry Routes
Route Description
Minimum Entry Entrance at Level 11 will be based on prior learning, experience and suitability for the proposed programme. Applicants should normally have an Honours degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Food and Nutrition; Food Technology; Food Science; Biology; Biological sciences; Microbiology; Biotechnology; Agri-sciences; Food and Consumer Sciences. Candidates holding an acceptable equivalent qualification and/or suitable prior experience are welcome to apply.
Overseas Entrance at Level 11 will be based on prior learning, experience and suitability for the proposed programme. Applicants should normally have an Honours degree in a relevant discipline e.g. Food and Nutrition; Food Technology; Food Science; Biology; Biological sciences; Microbiology; Biotechnology; Agri-sciences; Food and Consumer Sciences. Candidates holding an acceptable equivalent qualification and/or suitable prior experience are welcome to apply.
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language. The University’s minimum requirements are IELTS 6.0 (with no band lower than 5.0), TOEFL CBT 223, TOEFL 563, TOEFL IBT 85 or a suitable
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