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Postgraduate Diploma in Brewing Science

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This interdisciplinary Diploma programme has been developed for individuals working in the Brewing industry, providing a key pathway for continuing professional development. The programme has been specifically designed for part-time distance learning so you can acquire and practice skills in your work environment. The course is intended to advance understanding of the scientific principles of the Brewing process and to develop and demonstrate a cross-process multi-disciplinary approach to optimising brewery unit operations and beer quality.

Modules are delivered by a combination of interactive e-learning (75%) and intensive advanced residential courses (25%)with full access to a virtual library is provided. The programme is fully flexible and can be completed in 2-4 years as appropriate. The course is taught by staff from the School of Biosciences with expertise in Brewing and related sciences, together with invited contributions from specialist Brewing practitioners; all are internationally renowned leaders within their field. 

The following modules comprise the course

Autumn Semester 1 (September – January)

Modules:

  • Raw Materials For Brewing
  • Brewhouse Operations

Autumn Semester 2 (September – January)

Modules:

  • Brewery Waste Management
  • Sensory And Instrumental Analysis Of Beer
  • Brewing Microbiology
 

 

Spring Semester 1 (January – June)

Modules:

  • Brewery Yeast Management
  • Fermentation and Yeast Handling
  • Maturation and Filtration

Spring Semester 2 (January - June)

Modules:

  • Beer Quality Development
  • Beer Flavour Development
 

 

 

Further Information

Please Contact The Course Admissions Tutor - Dr David Cook  

Applications

Please Contact The Brewing Science Administrator 

t: +44 (0) 115 951 6610

e: brewing.science@nottingham.ac.uk

Course Fees

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