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The production and distribution of food, including agriculture, fisheries and related services, is the largest and most important economic activity in the world. The health and welfare of people everywhere depend on good agricultural yields and on the reliable storage, successful processing and safe handling of all types of food.
Food scientists and technologists work in many occupations including the food industry (manufacturing, retailing and food service), universities and schools, government, research and development, quality assurance and food law enforcement - but whatever their occupation, their overriding responsibility is to the consumer. People are more concerned than ever about healthy eating, therefore having suitably skilled and qualified food scientists and food technologists is vital to ensure that the food we eat is safe and of the highest quality.
All these activities, and many others, create a demand for well-qualified and experienced specialists who can play their part in the complex and increasingly sophisticated UK food supply system. Working as a food scientist or food technologist provides an exciting, varied and rewarding career.
What’s it like to work in the UK food manufacturing industry?
With your science qualifications, wouldn’t it be great to work in a sector which is at the cutting edge of science, technology, research and development? As a food scientist or food technologist you will use your expertise in biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, microbiology and biotechnology. Additional work may include chemical engineering, toxicology, statistics, production planning, supply chain management, marketing, consumer research and financial management.
Why study food science and technology in the UK?
There are around 40 universities and institutions throughout the UK offering quality higher education in food science and technology. Courses are varied; some focus on food science or food technology, others include another subject such as nutrition or business studies.
International students make up 10-30% of the UK university population, and this will enable you to study with both foreign and British students and become a part of campus life. Most universities have active student unions, which provide a central focus for student life and your gateway to joining a sports team, making friends from around the world with the same interests or participating in religious services.
The UK has a wealth of history and culture and you can visit museums, galleries and historic buildings. Music festivals, theatres and cinemas offer the best of classical and contemporary arts or you can watch world famous football teams such as Manchester United or Chelsea in action. Also, in 2012 London will host the Olympics.
With the UK as your home base, you can fly or take a train to other European countries and arrive within hours. Cheap airlines and multi-day train passes allow you to explore the rest of Europe on your weekends or holidays at low cost.
For further information, visit
www.ifst.org/learninghome
Provided by the Institute of Food Science
& Technology
www.ifst.org
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