Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Plant-Based Food Quality course offered by Cranfield University you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a conceptual awareness of plant primary and secondary metabolism and comment on its importance in relation to food production.
- Relate biochemical properties of plants to key attributes that are responsible for food quality and value.
- Evaluate how the processes of plant breeding and cultivar selection can lead to improved crop quality.
- Develop advanced research skills in literature survey, critical appraisal and oral presentation.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Composition of plant products used in the food and drink industry.
- Primary metabolites in plants in relation to food quality and diet: oils, carbohydrates and proteins.
- Secondary metabolites and bioactives in plant-based products: their importance in quality, value and human health.
- Mineral content of food plants: toxicity and human nutrition.
- The role of crop breeding and cultivar selection in improving quality traits.
- Survey and critical appraisal of relevant literature.
- Oral presentation practice.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Food Science View 42 other Short Courses in Food Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
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Tuition Fee
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International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.