Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

Our food science courses are ranked 2nd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and top 3 by The Complete University Guide 2020. We have also ranked 8th for biosciences in the Guardian University Guide 2020.

Our Department of Nutritional Sciences is home to an innovative teaching and learning environment. The strength and depth of our research means you’ll not only be taught be internationally recognised researchers, but also be able to become actively involved in cutting-edge research during your studies.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.

Some of our graduates over the last few years have secured roles such as:

Technical Graduate, Bakkavor
Process Technologist, Adelie Foods
Regulations and Compliance Executive, IFIS
Conformance Manager, Nestlé
Nutritionist, Whole Foods
Food Technologist, JF Renshaw
Regulatory Analyst, Leatherhead Food Research.

Biology and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry and one of Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology, Home Economics or Nutrition and Food Science.
Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent).
Foundation year: A-level CCC (or equivalent) to include one Science A-level.
GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at grade C(4) (or equivalent).

BSc (Hons) - Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).