Food Business and Nutrition Science University of West London

Overview

Through the Food Business and Nutrition Science course from the University of West London as a postgraduate researcher at UWL, you will receive training in a range of research methods and theoretical approaches. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, creativity, motivation, and a deep interest in the production and processing of food. 

Working closely with your supervisors, you will undertake rigorous scientific investigation, generating significant discoveries relevant to business, social life and academic scholarship. 

Career opportunities:

As a Food Innovation and Sustainable Nutrition PhD graduate, you will be a recognised authority within your research field. Having gained valuable transferable skills during your PhD, you will be a self-motivated project managers with excellent organisational and analytical skills, experienced in public speaking and event planning with an ability to effectively collect, analyse, interpret and communicate large amounts of complex data. 

Most of our graduates do go on to careers within academia, while some take their research and teaching expertise into other professions.

Job roles 

• food technologist
• food science consultant
• food production manager
• education and training
• public administration. 

Graduate employers 

• international hotels
• UK hotel and leisure groups
• restaurant companies
• contracted or licensed sectors
• independent hospitality or food businesses
• food manufacturers
• airlines and airports
• destination management organisations.