Food and Nutrition - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Years
Our BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition degree has been designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to evaluate and analyse food in respect of nutrition, quality and safety, as well as protecting and promoting the health of the global population – which can lead to jobs as a nutritionist or food scientist. This course is taught at our recently extended £71 million campus in Edgbaston, Birmingham with state-of-the-art labs and kitchens, where you’ll explore topics such as food science, food safety and food production.
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About this course
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level
GCSE
Three subjects at grade C/4 or above
Must include Mathematics, English language and Science subject
Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application
We’ve invested £71 million in our City South Campus - featuring specialist nutrition and bioscience labs and over £250,000 worth of new equipment to provide you with real-life industry facilities
Excellent career possibilities - on this course you’ll learn about food science, technology and analysis; food safety and quality and nutrition to give you a broad range of career opportunities when you graduate
Passionate staff - learn from experienced tutors who are experts in their field
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Quality
- Food safety
- Quality Training
- Production
- Metabolism
- Biochemistry
- Principles
- Physiology
- Analysis
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Principles of Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Introduction to Food Production
- Principles of Human Physiology and Nutrition
- Introduction to Food Safety and Microbiology
- Skills and Competencies Development
- Food Chemistry and Analysis
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Applied Human Nutrition
- Food Rheology and Material Sciences
- Food Safety Regulations and Microbiology
- Advanced Skills and Competencies Development
- Nutrition and Development
- Advances in Food Technology and Processing
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 60 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.
- Study Abroad (Optional)
- Work placement (Optional)
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Current Advances in Food and Nutrition Sciences
- Advanced Food Technology and Biotechnology
- Industrial Unit Operation - Food Quality and Safety
- Public Health Nutrition and Policies
- Research Project in Food and Nutrition
- New Product Development
Additional information
UK Students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode
Full Time
Duration
3 years
Fees
£9,250 per year
International Students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode
Full Time
Duration
3 years
Fees
£13,200 per year
Food and Nutrition - BSc (Hons)