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Brewing and Distilling By Distance Learning – (M.Sc.)
Heriot-Watt University
School of Life Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) is a unique teaching and research facility. The centre is based on a partnership between industry and academics, and makes up part of the School of Life Sciences located in the Riccarton campus of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
The ICBD is the only organisation in the UK to offer both Honours and Masters degrees in Brewing and Distilling. As such, the centre not only supplies the industry with new-blood graduates, but with services, expertise and facilities consistent with the standards required in the local, national, and international markets. A variety of courses are available both on campus and by distance learning and short courses and workshops are catered for on request.
The course comprises twelve modules, eleven of which are compulsory. Students with a background in a biological science complete the course with two management modules (Production Management and Basics of Business).
Students with an engineering background complete the course with the module Introductory Biochemistry/Microbiology, and only study a single management module, Basics of Business.
The period of study is a minimum of 2 years, and a maximum of 7 years. Single modules may be taken, for which a certificate is awarded on completion. Completed individual modules can also be credited towards the Diploma.
Successful completion of the entire course will lead to the award of a Diploma and exemption from the Diploma in Brewing Examination of the Institute of Brewing & Distilling.
Contents
The course comprises twelve modules, eleven of which are compulsory. Students with a background in a biological science complete the course with two management modules: Production Management and Basics of Business. Students with an engineering background complete the course with the module Introductory Microbiology and Biochemistry, and only study a single management module, Basics of Business.
Core Modules are:
* Malting and Brewing Science 1
* Malting and Brewing Science 2
* Distilling
* Post-brewhouse Technology
* Packaging Technology
* Basics of Business
* Process Technology 1
* Process Technology 2
* Process Technology 3
* Project and Practical Studies
* Commercial and Technological Aspects of Malting and Brewing
Optional modules are:
* Production Management
* Introduction to Microbiology and Biochemistry
The period of study is a minimum of 2 years, and a maximum of 7 years. Modules may be taken individually and a Certificate awarded on completion.
Successful completion of the entire course leads to the award of a Diploma and exemption from the Institute of Brewing Diploma Brewing/Distilling Examinations.
Assessment and examinations
Assessment is by a mixture of course work, project work and examinations. Written work is marked by a tutor, and detailed commentary on each assignment is given as feedback for future work.
Examinations are held twice a year in June and December. The deadline dates for examination applications are 1 April and 1 October for the June and December diets, respectively.
Examination centres are established in local approved centres, if possible. Generally examination centres are based at local universities, British Consulates or other authorized locations.
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Requirements
For MSc entry, candidates must hold a First or Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification from a British or overseas university in a science or engineering subject (for example, Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering).
For Diploma entry, candidates must hold a degree, preferably at Honours level, in an appropriate subject as defined above. Candidates who do not necessarily fulfil the above criteria may wish to apply to the Diploma programme. All such cases are given individual consideration.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
* 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
* 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
* 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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