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Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

HNC (BTEC)

M

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC (BTEC) in one of the following:- Applied Biology Applied Science Hospitality Management Sport & Exercise Science

HND (BTEC)

M

Entry into Year 2 with an HND (BTEC) in one of the following:- Applied Biology Applied Science Hospitality Management Sport & Exercise Science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

Applied Science Applied Science (Medical Science) Business Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Environmental Sustainability Health & Social Care Hospitality Sport Travel & Tourism Entry into Year 2 with DDD in Hospitality

Scottish HNC

Pass

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit B Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit B Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B Hospitality - Graded Unit B Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B Hospitality Operations - Graded Unit B Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - Graded Unit B Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with HNC Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit B

Scottish HND

Pass

Entry into Year 3 with HND Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit B Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit B Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit B Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C

Accepted/considered on an individual basis

UCAS Tariff

96-102

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Food science

Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impacts on our wellbeing and health. Explore the role of fitness and nutrition in promoting public health, and consider food and consumer choices from a safety, quality, and nutritional perspective.

Working in our state-of-the art labs, you’ll master analytical techniques and learn how to test food professionally. You’ll understand consumer food behaviour and how to influence and implement change to improve the nation’s health.

We teach you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise, including:

Food handling skills.
The functionality of raw and cooked food ingredients.
The key social issues in nutrition, sport and exercise.
How nutrition, metabolism and digestion relate to diet and health.
How to analyse food and drink using a range of scientific techniques.
The nutritional needs throughout an individual’s lifespan.

For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you can specialise in other areas if you want to, or carry on studying this pathway.

If you want to study a wide-ranging and flexible degree, then Abertay is for you. Our courses are ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students. In addition, our Food and Nutrition degrees ranked top in Scotland and 3rd in the UK in the Guardian 2021 University Guide.

Students on this course may have to undertake a PVG check if they choose a specific placement (optional) as part of the course.

Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't just take our word for it:

Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2020 for Teaching Quality.
Guardian University Guide 2021 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback.
National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.
So apply to study your Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing degree here at Abertay, and get your career off to a great start.

Modules

Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - FOD101 - Fundamentals of Nutrition; LSC101 - Biology 1: Biology Principles and Practice; LAW251 - Law; FOD105 - Nutrition and the Consumer; FOD106 - Safe Food Handling. You will also be required to select one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.

Assessment methods

Each course involves lectures, small group tutorials, practical lab-based activities and private study.

Practical activities and work placements will enable you to contextualise the theories you learn in real-life applications.

You’re assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework.

You’ll be encouraged to critically evaluate information and challenge concepts using evidence-based information, and to show initiative, so you actively construct your own knowledge base.

The single most crucial aspect of student life is your need to engage with all teaching activities, such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, team projects and practical work. Active participation is critical to making your learning and assessment strategy work for you.

Put simply, we aim to give you all the skills you need to move straight into a job or further study when you graduate.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,000
per year
International
£15,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Abertay Campus

Department:

School of Applied Sciences

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18%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
10%
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