BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling (Heriot-Watt)

Course description

Year One - HND Industrial Biotechnology

• Microbiology
• Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• General Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Maths for science 1
• Statistics for science 1
• Lab Skills
• Graded Unit 1

Year Two - HND Industrial Biotechnology

• Base Catalysed Organometallic Chemistry
• Maths for Science 2
• Quality health and Safety
• Animal Plant & Cell Culture
• DNA & Genetics
• Protein Structure & Function
• Chemical Engineering Principles
• Heat Transfer
• Instrumental Techniques
• Aromatic Chemistry
• Cell Biology
• Microbiological Techniques
• Chemical Engineering Applied Physical Chemistry
• Graded Unit 2

Year Three - BSc Brewing and Distilling (after progressing to Heriot-Watt University)

• Specialist courses in Food and Beverage Process Technology and Biotechnology.

Year Four - BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling

Focuses on particular aspects of the industry, including:

• Cereal Technology
• Yeast Biology and Fermentation
• Beer Maturation
• Distillation
• Quality
• Packaging Technology
• Commercial Aspects of Brewing and Distilling

An independent research project allows students to apply their knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme.

The University has a pilot plant brewery and distillery, which is used for teaching the practical aspects of the subject through project work, and they also work closely with the Brewing and Distilling industry and every year key partners offer scholarships and industry experience opportunities to our students. These are the organisations who offered opportunities to their most recent intake of students:

• Brewgooder
• Scotch Whisky Association
• Diageo