FdSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

From making artisan breads to working as a bakery technologist, our Bakery and Patisserie Technology degree will give you the skills and knowledge for a range of careers to help you flourish in this creative and highly competitive industry. Developed in consultation with industry experts, our long-established bakery degree course will help you hone your practical skills and technical abilities, as well as give you the business knowledge you need to compete.

Department: Department of Birmingham College of Food | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Bakery Science and Nutrition, Business Foundations for Bakery and Patisserie, Traditional and Contemporary Confectionery, Principles of Cake Decoration, Applied Food Safety in Bakery and Patisserie, Artisan Bread; Year 2 core modules: Sensory Science and Data Handling, Quality Assurance and Legislation, Functional Ingredients for Bakery, Contemporary Bread Production, Creative Patisserie and Chocolate, Bakery Product Development.

Career pathways

Career routes include product/process development scientist, artisan baker, cake decorator, development technologist (bakery & patisserie), bakery manager and quality control (QC) technician (bakery).

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Application information

Entry requirements

26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels : An A-level grade profile of CD. BTEC : A BTEC grade profile of MPP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff : Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma : 56 UCAS Tariff points. Non-tariff : Non-UCAS Tariff-based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry. Work-based : We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, they must have a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. The application must also include a reference from the student's line manager supporting their entry to higher education. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CD. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MPP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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