BSc (Hons)Food Technology and Product Development (Top-up)

How will I be taught?

Top-up programmes are structured around lectures, tutorials and practical classes designed to augment material covered in previous studies and allow students to develop the subject expertise and depth of knowledge required at BSc (Hons) degree level.

Teaching and learning

Top up courses at Harper Adams involve a combination of lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions as appropriate for the subject area. In addition, the university has extensive links with food-related businesses, and external visits and outside speakers are integrated into the programme. As part of the programme students undertake a dissertation in a subject area of their choice.

Assessment methods

Assessment is via a balance of course work and examination. Coursework assessment methods are wide ranging and include quizzes, in class discussions, presentations to industry specialists, tutorials, literature review-based essays, problem-based assignments, sponsored industry projects requiring oral and written reports, individual and team scenario exercises and experimental work. Exams include both closed and open book assessment, with both seen and unseen questions and tasks set.

Students receive written feedback on all coursework to help them improve.

Careers

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.