Food Science Minor

The Food Science Minor focuses on the chemical composition of foods, the ingredient interactions under different processing conditions to develop new food products. Students may also undertake a work placement with an external organisation to gain hands on experience.

• have demonstrated some knowledge and understanding in food science that is typically at a level supported by textbooks, but not necessarily at the forefront of the field, GC1
• can apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to the field and have developing competencies typically demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving straightforward problems within food science, including using digital technologies, GC2, GC3
• can gather and interpret relevant data within food science to inform judgements that include some reflection on relevant social, scientific, or ethical issues related to food science, GC4, GC5
• demonstrate a developing standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member, GC6