Food Science and Nutrition
UCAS Code: D6B4
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Two science subjects from chemistry, biology, maths and physics (chemistry recommended); or one science and one science-related subject such as applied science, food technology, economics, geography and psychology. A pass is required in science practicals, where taken. Citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and leisure studies are not accepted.
Pass the Access to Science course with 60 credits overall, including 45 at level 3, of which 30 must be in relevant science modules and at merit. GCSE English at grade C or above is also required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
In two science subjects from chemistry, biology, maths and physics (chemistry recommended); or one science and one science-related subject such as applied science, food technology, economics, geography and psychology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including specified grades in two science subjects from chemistry, biology, maths and physics (chemistry recommended); or one science and one science-related subject such as applied science, food technology, economics, geography and psychology, at Higher Level and English language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Science-based, such as Applied Science
Scottish Advanced Higher
In two science subjects from chemistry, biology, maths and physics (chemistry recommended); or one science and one science-related subject such as applied science, food technology, economics, geography and psychology. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades AABBB-ABBBB.
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B-A,B,B,B,B
This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AA-AB, in two science subjects from chemistry, biology, maths and physics (chemistry recommended); or one science and one science-related subject such as applied science, food technology, economics, geography and psychology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted alongside two science subjects at A Level from chemistry, biology, maths and physics (chemistry recommended); or one science and one science-related subject such as applied science, food technology, economics, geography and psychology.
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About this course
The food we eat determines the functioning of our bodies. On this accredited course, you'll combine nutritional science with food science. This means you can use your knowledge of nutrition to develop innovative, healthy foods. On this course you'll:
- Understanding how nutrients influence metabolism and the impact health
- Understand the impact of food processing on nutritional value and food quality
- Develop the latest nutritional knowledge from academics working on international research
You'll learn how to apply science to create sustainable, nutritious, safe food. Using our specialist food facilities you'll investigate the properties of foods:
- Food processing facility - learn about different technologies and engineering
- Quality control lab - use equipment to assess product and process quality
- Teaching lab - learn about the role of microbiology in food safety and production
- Flavour lab - use our world class lab to understand flavour chemistry
- Sensory science centre - test consumer preferences and understand how we perceive flavour
We have strong links with industry, which means that you'll get plenty of exposure to food companies. In the third year, you'll develop a new food product and present this to industry guests.
Throughout your degree you can choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here:
- Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three
- Study abroad - in Australia, Canada, or the USA
Modules
In the first year you will be given an extensive introduction to nutrition, and to the biochemistry that explains the connection between nutrition and health. You will also learn about the chemical and physical properties of food materials. In year two you will study the relationship between nutrients, human metabolism and the development of certain dietary-related disease states such as coronary heart disease and obesity. To develop your skills further and gain career exposure, you can take advantage of a paid industry placement between years two and three. In year three, your course will span a range of nutrition-related topics from social policy for the improvement of population health, to the more molecular topic of nutrient gene interactions.
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Nutrition and dietetics
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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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