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BSc (Hons) Baking Science and Technology with Foundation year

London South Bank University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our Baking Science and Technology (including foundation year) CertHE, DipHE, or BSc (Hons) degree is either a two, three, or four-year course with a built-in foundation year. This course is a perfect match if you want to study baking science and technology at the undergraduate level but cannot meet the entry requirements for the traditional three-year course.

It will introduce you to critical reflection, analytical and problem-solving, and strategic thinking in a broad context at Foundation Level. The aim is to develop the academic and scientific knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to promote success in the three-year baking science and technology degree.

The skills also enhance student employability by embedding a cohesive blend of professional and academic skills while providing career support and making available opportunities for problem-based learning, volunteering, and engaging in extra-curricular activities at university and beyond.

General Eligibility

  • A Level BCC or;

  • BTEC National Diploma DMM/Certificate in an appropriate subject or;

  • Access to Science with 9 Distinctions 39 Merits or;

  • Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points

  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

  • Successful completion of DipHE Advanced Baking and Pastry Technology within the last 5 years or;

  • Another qualification or experiential learning judged by the Admissions Tutor as being equivalent to the DipHE ;

  • Applications in this class will be considered in accordance with the University’s Policy and Procedures for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL)

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Foundation Year
  • Introduction to Academic Skills for the Applied Sciences

  • Foundation Maths for Science

  • Foundations of Biology

  • Foundations of Chemistry

  • Foundations of Human Nutrition

  • An Introduction to Practical Baking

2 Year 1
  • Baking core skills

  • Bread production and technology

  • Chocolate production

  • Confectionary and pastry production

  • Applied and sustainable food safety

  • Applied baking chemistry

3 Year 2
  • Advanced bread fermentation and technology

  • Artisan chocolate production

  • Advanced confectionary and pastry production

  • Baking products compisition properties and analysis

  • New product design and development

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset Business Discovery and Development (optional)

  • Human nutrition (optional)

4 Year 3
  • Baking innovation project

  • The science and technology of bread fermentation

  • Creative and innovative patisserie design

  • Applied bakery science

  • Strategic Management and Leadership (optional)

  • Advanced topics in human nutrition (optional)

  • Advanced new product development (optional)

Language Requirement

Minimum English requirement IELTS score 6 for Undergraduate program or TOEFL IBT: 80 overall (reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 17)

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