BSc (Hons) Food Safety, Inspection and Control with Placement Year

Course overview

Study level: Undergraduate

This course has been designed for people who have a passion for food safety, inspection, regulation and global food developments and want to make a difference to the quality of the food we eat.

The Food Safety, Inspection and Control BSc (Hons) encompasses a variety of food issues with both a UK and international focus. Designed to meet the needs of the food industry and regulatory agencies, it covers skills including how to assess food safety risks, advise on food hygiene and safety, inspect food and food premises, and understand and apply legislation relating to food. Successful students will:

• Meet the academic requirements of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) syllabus towards the completion of the Higher Certificate in Food Control (HCFC).
• Be competent in the analysis, interpretation and presentation of scientific data.
• Develop as graduates with the skills and capabilities to inspect food and food premises and recommend actions and legal enforcement measures.