About the course

Northumbria University's Food Science and Nutrition degree course will provide you with the necessary scientific understanding of food science and human nutrition to take the next step into your chosen career. You’ll be introduced to food safety and quality, food sensory analysis, new product development, food processing and preservation, as well as applied and practical nutrition skills and clinical nutrition and dietetics. Our Food Science and Nutrition degree also offers flexibility as you can opt for a specialist pathway of study after your first year - meaning you can either continue with BSc Food Science and Nutrition, or choose to specialise in BSc Human Nutrition which has an emphasis on developing proficiencies in nutrition specific professions and is accredited with the Association for Nutrition. If you chose to follow the Human Nutrition pathway you will have the opportunity to apply for Direct Entry to the UKVRN at Associate status. Whichever pathway you choose, there will be extensive opportunities to gain real-world experience and apply your knowledge with a six-week work based placement in your second year and the option of completing an industrial placement in third year. On graduation you will be ready and able to contribute to the food and health agenda in roles spanning product development and quality assurance through to procurement, sales and marketing.

　　The hands-on teaching approach on the Food and Nutrition and Human Nutrition courses provides you with subject-specific skills you will need in the workplace. You’ll also develop a host of transferrable skills that are in demand with employers. Sought after skills from critical thinking and project management through to data mining and record keeping will support your future career choices. You may choose to launch a specialist career or research within the field of Food and Nutrition or to cast your net wider. A range of careers will be open to you when you graduate, including product development, technical and quality assurance, marketing, sales or management positions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Newcastle-upon-Tyne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Northumbria University

GCSE requirements:

　　A good GCSE profile is expected including Maths and English Language at minimum grade C or equivalent. If you have studied for a new GCSE for which you will be awarded a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a minimum grade 4.

　　UCAS Tariff Points:

　　120-128 UCAS Tariff points including one or more of the following:

　　GCE and VCE Advanced Level:

　　From at least 2 GCE/VCE A Levels including Grade B in a Science subject, Food Technology or Home Economics

　　Edexcel/BTEC National Extended Diploma:

　　Distinction, Distinction, Merit to include a significant Science subject, Food Technology or Home Economics component

　　Scottish Highers:

　　BBBC - BBBBC at Higher level including Biology, CCC - BCC at Advanced Higher including Science subject, Food Technology or Home Economics

　　Irish Highers:

　　BBBBB - ABBBB including Science subject, Food Technology or Home Economics

　　IB Diploma:

　　120-128 UCAS Tariff points including minimum score of 4 in at least three subjects at Higher level including Science subject, Food Technology or Home Economics

　　Access to HE Diploma:

　　Award of full Access to HE Diploma including 18 credits at Distinction and 27 at Merit including Science subject, Food Technology or Home Economics

　　A British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (or above) with a minimum score in each component of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking of 5.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Northumbria University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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