Brewing Science PGDip
University of Nottingham
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3 years

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Course overviewThis pioneering, interdisciplinary postgraduate diploma programme has been developed for individuals working in the brewing industry, providing a key pathway for continuing professional development.The course is intended to advance your understanding of the scientific principles of the brewing process and to develop and demonstrate a cross-process multi-disciplinary approach to optimising brewery unit operations and improving beer quality.You will develop skills enabling you ...Read more

Course overview

This pioneering, interdisciplinary postgraduate diploma programme has been developed for individuals working in the brewing industry, providing a key pathway for continuing professional development.

The course is intended to advance your understanding of the scientific principles of the brewing process and to develop and demonstrate a cross-process multi-disciplinary approach to optimising brewery unit operations and improving beer quality.

You will develop skills enabling you to:

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apply technical knowledge to improve process efficiency

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develop an innovative approach to achieving product quality

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prepare for a senior role in the brewing industry

The programme has been specifically designed for part-time distance learning so you can acquire and practice skills in your work environment.

Our postgraduate courses were developed with the support of the EPSRC and the BBRSC Modular Training for Industry Scheme.

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This Brewing Science PGDip is the first of its kind in England. It is delivered to brewers and maltsters globally by expert staff within the School of Biosciences, through state-of-the-art e-learning technology.

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Practical parts of this course are delivered in purpose built brewing facilities, including the AB InBev 10hL Research Pilot Brewery.

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The UK Midlands region has strong historic links to brewing and our campus is situated just a short drive away from the famous brewing centre of Burton-upon-Trent.

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Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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Entry requirements

Students must have 2:2 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Tuition fees

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

The full time fee is: £6,167. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

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The full time fee is: £19,067. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The full time fee is: £19,067. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

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University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham , Nottingham

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