Entry requirements
A level
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
Access to HE Diploma
You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points. A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
HNC (BTEC)
A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.
HND (BTEC)
A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
You will need a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email [email protected]
About this course
**Course snapshot**
Nutrition-related issues are high on the public policy agenda and our Food and Nutrition degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the commercial food sector.
**Who’s the course for?**
There is increased demand for graduates with high-level food skills and specialised nutrition backgrounds. This course, developed in accordance with guidelines from the Association for Nutrition (AfN), has been designed to explore food science as well as the skills required for food preparation.
**Why should I study the course?**
- **WORK PLACEMENTS** – Boost your real-world experience through work placements in the industry during your second and third years
- **SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES** – Develop a specialism relevant to your career aims through optional modules covering subjects such as sports nutrition or product design development
- **PRACTICAL APPLICATION** – Put your training into practice working in our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite and professional kitchens
- **ENRICHMENT** – Our great links with the food industry provide you with an array of enrichment opportunities including guest lectures and industry research
**Great. Tell me some more**
You will get the opportunity to tailor your degree to suit your own career goals. For example, you might want to focus on functional foods, specialised diets or product development.
You will get the chance to work in our new Food Science and Innovation Suite, which features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology alongside state-of-the-art kitchen facilities.
**What skills will I gain?**
As well as the comprehensive knowledge and skills you will acquire at university, you will be encouraged to gain work experience as a great opportunity to put what you have learned into practice alongside qualified professionals.
We have developed close working relationships with food science and product development industries and can offer you a wide range of placement opportunities alongside your studies. Our [email protected] team will make sure you are well-matched for your placement and support your progress throughout your work experience.
**What about the future?**
You will be able to move into a wide variety of food industry areas including new product development, the health sector or you can continue your education to postgraduate level in a specialised area such as dietetics.
Graduating with this degree will enable you to pursue a career in:
- Health education, both at a local or national level
- Hospital laboratories
- Product and menu development
- Advisory work
- Research and teaching
Modules
**Year 1**
- Academic Skills for Food and Nutrition
- Culinary Skills for Nutrition
- Food Manufacture
- Food Science
- Introduction to Nutrition
- Public Health and Nutrition
**Year 2**
- Contemporary Eating Practices
- Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Legalities
- Nutrition in Context
- Food Product Design Development
- Research for Food and Nutrition
**Plus one option from:**
- Dietary Research in Culinary Development
- International Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
**Year 3**
- Current Issues in Food and Nutrition
- Food Supply and Sustainability
- Nutritional Science
**Choose one option from:**
- Research Project
- Applied Food and Nutrition Project
**Plus one option from:**
- Principles for Teaching and Learning with Food
- Nutrition for Performance
- Nutrition at Key Life Stages
- Food Technology
Assessment methods
**Teaching**
Teaching is carried out by appropriately qualified and experienced lecturers and a typical teaching week will have up to 15 teaching contact hours made up as follows:
- Large group teaching - 9 hours of lectures in lecture rooms, classrooms and the laboratory
- Practical kitchen session - In the second semester of the first year there will be an additional 3 hours of teaching in practical environments for skills development and realistic working practice
- Tutorials - 2 hours of tutorials per week, being a mixture of personal, group and academic tutorials
- Subject advice session - In addition to the above, 1 hour a week is timetabled for students to cover a range of topics/modules
**Individual study**
In addition, you are likely to need to commit 20 hours a week of your own study time in preparation for teaching sessions and preparing for and completing assessment. UCB Online provides 24 hour access to learning and support material.
**Assessment**
Assessment is designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your strengths in a number of ways, so a variety of assessment methods are used.
An estimated breakdown of the assessment for this course is as follows:
- Coursework - 80%
- Practical assessment - 10%
- Written examinations - 10%
Assessment weighting will vary in the second and third year due to optional modules being taken.
Please note that the information provided above is indicative only and actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued to students at induction.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.
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