Study a course designed specifically to meet the need of the growing demand for trained technical staff to work in the thriving food sector in the UK.
Study a course that combines a rich selection of modules in the areas of food science and nutrition that will provide you with a solid grounding in all aspects food production and food systems and knowledge about the role of human nutrition in food production.
Drawing on the expertise of staff across the faculty, working in areas such as food systems, food processing, nutrition, product development, environmental management, sustainable packaging, food safety and quality management, chemical and microbiological analysis, legislation and standards, and ethical sourcing, you will be able to apply your knowledge to analyse real-world food and business problems.
You will also be trained in laboratory techniques and testing, enhancing sustainability and creativity, and addressing climate change within food chains, giving you experience that is vital for employment and postgraduate study. The course also focuses on the application of digital technologies.
This degree offers you the opportunity to gain a qualification and experience that will help you find employment in the food sector, potentially larger than the UK automobile and aerospace industries sectors combined, and which has a shortage of technically trained staff.
How you will learn
The following data is based on the compulsory modules for this programme.*
* Compiled from modules taught on 2023-2024 courses.
Teaching
In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:
Overall123You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.
Class sizes
First-year courses may be shared across a number of Science courses, resulting in large lecture groups of up to 100 students. Subject specific courses and tutorial groups tend to be smaller. Similarly, in the second and third year, some core courses taken by all students will be equally large, while optional courses will be smaller, between 20-40 students per group, enabling close interaction with lecturers.
Independent learning
At university, you must develop the ability to work more independently than you have done before. In the early stages of the degree, you will receive a higher level of support from module leaders and personal tutors. In years 2 and 3, you will need to demonstrate an increasing ability to build upon material delivered in lectures and laboratories through independent reading. Greenwich graduates should be able to think and work independently, analytically and creatively to solve problems.
Overall workload
If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.
Part time courses
Whilst the university tries to ensure that part-time attendance is one day of the week only, this cannot be guaranteed for every course and subsequent years. For further information regarding part-time timetables contact [email protected]
Assessment
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
Overall123You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.
Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Feedback summary
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 days.
Dates and timetables
The academic year runs from September to June.
Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
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