This micro-credential course in B&D provides a tailored education programme, merging the technical and scientific aspects of the B&D industry processes. It will equip learners with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to develop their skills to work in the drinks industry. The course was developed over extensive consultation with industry professionals and will provide:
- An overview into the science behind key analytical skills used in the B&D industry
- An understanding of how to interpret scientific results
- Hands-on opportunities to practice and develop these key skills in a modern laboratory facility.
Combined with workshops, group work, virtual lab simulations, hands-on practical sessions and lectures by academic and industry experts, graduates will be ideally qualified to work in the B&D industry or if already employed in this industry will bring an additional knowledge skill set to enhance their career prospects. External lecturers on the programme will expertly contribute to the delivery on this industry led introduction to B&D science.
Topics will include:
- Yeast: Introduction to relevant Analytical Techniques
- Environment & Sustainability
- Analysis in Fermentation & raw materials
- Distillation
- Sensory analysis & small molecule impact on flavour
- Quality: Process Control and Clean in Place (CIP)
- Career Development
There will be a 3-day hands-on experience of analytical techniques applicable to the B&D industry at Maynooth University supervised by highly experienced technical staff.
Duration: 12 weeks, part-time
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.
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Year 1
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BD1
- BREWING & DISTILLING
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Credits: 5
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