BSc Brewing and Distilling
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Innovation, focusing on brewing and distilling. This is the only undergraduate programme of its kind in the UK, covering brewing and distilling. The programme includes access to on-site brewery and distillery facilities for practical learning. Modules include process engineering and professional communication skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (Maths and either Biology or Chemistry, with required subjects at BB) IB: 29 points. Must include Maths and either Biology or Chemistry, with both required subjects at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths at C, and one of Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Maths, and Biology or Chemistry. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Maths, and Biology or Chemistry. HND: AB / BA in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Maths, and Biology or Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Introductory Biology 1
- Practical Skills in Biology
- Engineering Professionalism and Technical Communication
- Introductory Biology 2
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Biology Practical
- Introduction to Process Engineering
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.