Food and Nutrition Science BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course The core subjects of this highly relevant new course include human anatomy, physiology, microbiology and the principles of food and nutrition, as well as specialised areas such as clinical nutrition, immunology, food microbiology and biotechnology. As you study and progress, you will develop a number of transferable skills including: independent thinking, planning and problem solving, observation and analysis, and communication. These will enable you to seek career opportunities in hospitals, government departments, academic organisations, charities, the publishing industry and a range of other public and private sector organisations.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include two A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff Score.

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Subjects

  • Communication Training
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Food Microbiology
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Immunology
  • Problem Solving
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Public
  • Planning

Course programme

  • Learn a number of transferable skills including independent thinking, planning and problem solving, observation and analysis, and communication
  • Study the burden of over-consumption on national health systems in the economically developed nations, and how under-nutrition affects millions of people in under-developed countries
  • Develop your knowledge relating to food spoilage, safety and quality control, nutraceuticals and public health nutrition
  • Gain an understanding of microbial and chemical contamination of food, analysis of nutrition content, and the effect of nutritional supplements
  • Explore current and emerging problems that affect food production
  • Challenge yourself with practical training that includes the latest biochemical and molecular experimentation
  • Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Department of Life Sciences staff, and our recently refurbished purpose built laboratory facilities.
Units
  • Chemistry And Molecular Genetics (BHS) Compulsory
  • Essential Skills In Food And Nutrition Science (BHS) Compulsory
  • Human Anatomy And Physiology (BHS) Compulsory
  • Microbiology And Biochemistry (BHS) Compulsory
  • Food Microbiology And Biotechnology (BHS) Compulsory
  • Metabolism And Human Nutrition (BHS) Compulsory
  • Physiology And Immunology (BHS) Compulsory
  • Skills And Food Analytical Techniques (BHS) Compulsory
  • Clinical Nutrition And Immunology (BHS) Compulsory
  • Food And Nutrition Science Research Project (BHS) Compulsory
  • Food Security (ANI) Compulsory
  • Public Health Nutrition And Nutraceuticals (BHS) Compulsory

Food and Nutrition Science BSc (Hons)

Price on request