Food Technology

Turn raw produce into safe, stable, marketable food.

Award: Higher National Diploma (HND)  ·  Duration: 2 years after A/Levels  ·  School: School of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Programme overview

Turn raw produce into safe, stable, marketable food. The HND runs for 2 years after A/Levels, combining classroom teaching with practical work so you graduate ready to step into the role.

Teaching is delivered by experienced tutors in well-equipped classrooms and laboratories, with placement and career support throughout.

What you will study

  • Food chemistry and microbiology
  • Food processing and preservation
  • Food safety, HACCP and hygiene
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Food packaging and labelling
  • Product development
  • Food plant operations
  • Food regulations and standards

Where this can take you

  • Food production and processing technician
  • Quality control and food safety officer
  • Product development support
  • Food plant supervision
  • Food inspection and compliance
  • Independent food processing enterprise

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