Food Science and Nutrition BSc

Study a course designed specifically to meet the need of the growing demand for trained technical staff to work in the thriving food sector in the UK.Study a course that combines a rich selection of modules in the areas of food science and nutrition that will provide you with a solid grounding in all aspects food production and food systems and knowledge about the role of human nutrition in food production.Drawing on the expertise of staff across the faculty, working in areas such as food systems, food processing, nutrition, product development, environmental management, sustainable packaging, food safety and quality management, chemical and microbiological analysis, legislation and standards, and ethical sourcing, you will be able to apply your knowledge to analyse real-world food and business problems.You will also be trained in laboratory techniques and testing, enhancing sustainability and creativity, and addressing climate change within food chains, giving you experience that is vital for employment and postgraduate study. The course also focuses on the application of digital technologies.This degree offers you the opportunity to gain a qualification and experience that will help you find employment in the food sector, potentially larger than the UK automobile and aerospace industries sectors combined, and which has a shortage of technically trained staff.

104 UCAS Tariff points which must include one of the following:A level: Biology at grade C and Chemistry at grade C.BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science.A level and BTEC National: Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A Level Biology at grade C and A Level Chemistry at grade C.International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall including Higher Level Biology at grade 5 and Higher Level Chemistry at grade 5.Access to Higher Education Diploma: Science.T Level: Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Merit.In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.