Nutrition and Food Science

Explore the chemistry of food and its effects on health and qualify as a registered nutritionist with BSc Nutrition and Food Science.The role of nutritionists within the food industry is increasingly important, as consumers grow more aware of the importance of healthy eating. Our BSc Nutrition and Food Science course will help you to understand the processes of food production and how these can be amended to create healthier products. It combines training in the science of nutrition with areas of food science and consumer studies. Additionally, the course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), and after graduating you will be eligible to apply to become a registered associate nutritionist with the AfN via the direct entry pathway, providing a clear and respected marker of your status as a nutrition professional.For more information, please visit the course page: https:www.reading.ac.ukready-to-studystudysubject-areafood-and-nutrition-ugbsc-nutrition-and-food-science

Typical offerABB including B in one core science and one additional science subject.Core sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths and Nutrition Food Science.Accepted additional sciences: Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, IT, Computer Science, PE.International Baccalaureate32 points overall including at least 5 in one core science subject (as listed above) and one second science subject at higher level.Extended Project QualificationIn recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.BTEC Extended DiplomaDDM, including comparable science modules (one science must be a core science)