The BSc (Hons) Brewing and Distilling at Heriot Watt University UK is your gateway to a dynamic and growing global industry, offering a unique blend of scientific and engineering principles applied to beverage production. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about the intricate processes behind malting, brewing, and distilling, and wish to develop a deep understanding of the biology, chemistry, and engineering that underpins them. You will explore fundamental topics such as cereal technology, yeast biology, fermentation science, and process engineering, gaining the essential knowledge required to excel in this specialised field.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that progresses from foundational biological and chemical sciences in Year 1 to advanced specialist courses and practical application in Years 3 and 4. The syllabus includes key areas like bioprocess engineering, beverage microbiology, and industrial practice, culminating in an independent research project. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience using the university's pilot plant brewery and distillery. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career paths within the brewing, distilling, and broader food and beverage industries worldwide.