The second year of culinary studies leading to the Higher Diploma in Culinary Arts consists of one intensive study period of 6 months at the BHMS campus in Lucerne, Switzerland, and one practical paid industry training period of 4-6 months in the Swiss or international food production industry. The second year of the culinary arts degree, explores regional and international cuisines enabling students to prepare a range of international favourites. Dish composition and plate decoration variations are applied and evaluated. A specialist course focussing on chocolate further enhances the patisserie knowledge gained in year 1. By the time students have entered this program, they should have developed a love and passion for food.

18 years of age 10 + 2 years of secondary higher education BHMS Year 1 Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent English language skills at a level equal to IELTS 5.5