Food and Nutrition
UCAS Code: DB44
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
•English language or literature at grade C or 4 •Maths at grade D or 3
UCAS Tariff
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example: BCC at A Level DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
About this course
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- Gain specific knowledge and skills in key areas of food technology.
- Develop the skills and competencies required for a successful food and nutrition career.
This course prepares you for a range of careers in the food industry with roles in food product development, quality assurance, technical management, buying and more. We actively engage with food retailers and food manufacturers and design our course around industry needs to ensure that you enjoy excellent career opportunities.
You are taught by a team of lecturers who have research or managerial experience in the food industry. They are members or fellows of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, and the nutrition lecturers are registered with the Association for Nutrition.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- practical sessions in state-of-the-art facilities
- guest lectures from leading industry professionals
- problem based learning
- workshops
- a live consultancy project in the final year
- self-directed learning activities
**Applied learning
Work placements**
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Due to our strong relationships with regional, national and international employers, we can help you to secure a great placement opportunity and support you while you are there.
Previous students have gained placements at organisations such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Bakkavor, Greencore, Unilever, GSK, Premier Foods and Samworth Brothers.
**Networking opportunities**
Industry professionals from a variety of disciplines present guest lectures and lead workshops giving you subject knowledge across a variety of modules from first year through to final year. You will have the opportunity to meet employers as part of the placement process at employment fairs. Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) engagement encompasses opportunities at all levels at various events, competitions, committees and career events.
You also work on a live consultancy challenge during the final year, where you are given a brief from an industry partner and need to design, plan and deliver solutions.
**Competitions and awards**
In the final year you have the opportunity to enter the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) Young Scientist Competition. You will also have the opportunity to apply for an additional leadership award. This is delivered by external industry consultants and is a great way to enhance your CV.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year three.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Module: Academic And Professional Skills Credits: 20
Module: Business Analysis For The Service Sector Credits: 20
Module: Food Composition And Ingredient Functionality Credits: 20
Module: Introduction To Food Safety Management Credits: 20
Module: Introduction To Human Nutrition Credits: 20
Module: Marketing Communications Credits: 20
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Module: Academic Research Skills Credits: 20
Module: Developing Food Products Credits: 20
Module: Food Concept Feasibility Credits: 20
Module: Food Technology Credits: 20
Module: Nutrition Through The Lifecycle Credits: 20
Module: People And Organisations In Context Credits: 20
Year 3
Optional modules
Module: Placement Year Credits: -
Final year
Compulsory modules
Module: Food And Nutrition Research Project Credits: 20
Module: Food Innovation Consultancy Challenge Credits: 40
Module: Food Perception And Consumer Behaviour Credits: 20
Module: Food Quality Management Credits: 20
Module: Issues In Nutrition Credits: 20
Assessment methods
Coursework
Exams
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Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
The Uni
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University
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Nutrition and dietetics
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Food & beverage studies
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Top job areas of graduates
This is still not a common degree - about 400 graduates a year at the last count - and outcomes are good. The most common outcome for this group of graduates is to work as engineers in parts of the food industry, but a significant minority take specialist postgraduate courses and get jobs in our rapidly-expanding brewing industry. Jobs here are tied to the food industry and so are less likely to be in London or other big cities than other jobs.
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Top job areas of graduates
This is the subject you need to study if you want to become a dietician — an important job in the country’s healthcare sector, and the single most common job for nutrition graduates. We don’t have many graduates in nutrition every year and with the population becoming more aware of health and well-being and with many medical needs being addressed by the application of specific diets, this is likely to be an area of increasing demand in the future.
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