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Brewing and Distilling and Diploma in Industrial Training

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

The course is designed to educate potential managers of the malting, brewing and distilling industries and to provide a full understanding of the science and technology of the processes involved from cereal farming to bottling and packaging.

The programme has been developed in co-operation with senior representatives of the brewing, malting and distilling industries who are members of the Education Board of the International Centre for Brewing and Distilling. Graduates have detailed knowledge and understanding of science and technology, along with the practical skills to become leaders within the food and drink sector.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at ABBB including Biology or Chemistry and Maths plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including Biology or Chemistry at B plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB plus 4 Highers at ABBB including Maths, Biology and Chemistry.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

C981

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department

Brewing and Distilling

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General