Food and Nutrition with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
1 Year
By studying a foundation year in Health Sciences, your first year will be spent learning a wide range of broad subject areas which then open up opportunities for you to specialise further in your next year – which would be the first year of a full degree programme.
You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses and not just one particular BSc degree.
So although you are studying a BSc in a specific course – BSc Food and Nutrition – the foundation year sets you up for a number of other possible degrees starting the following year. It may be that you don’t end up doing a degree in precisely the same subject as your foundation year.
This flexibility is one of the great things about the foundation year category - Health Sciences, allowing you to find out more about your interests and talents before focusing on a three year degree. The foundation year also helps us at BCU to make sure we help to match you to the degree that fits you best.
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About this course
You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses, not just one particular BSc degree. The design of the BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition with a Foundation Year course has enabled the development of a suite of modules, which are fit for purpose and aligned with appropriate QAA benchmarks.
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.
We accept a range of qualifications, the most popular of which are detailed below.
88 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level
The programme team have the passion, experience, knowledge and understanding to ensure excellence in the student learning journey
We are developing overseas links and partnerships which may result in opportunities for students to learn with peers from different countries and to undertake appropriate study abroad opportunities
The course is mapped against professional accreditation bodies such as The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and the Association for Nutrition (AfN)
Our graduates will be able to use their skills and competencies portfolio as evidence of practice if they so wish to support their voluntary registration applications
We encourage our graduate creativity, passion, commitment to support individuals, the food industry and public health sectors
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Quality
- Quality Training
- Academic
- Success
- Skills
- Inclusivity
- Diversity
- Behaviours
- Professional
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Academic Skills for Success
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
- Interpersonal Skills and Professional Behaviours
- Negotiated Studies
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Health and Well-being in Society
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
1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees
£9,250 per year
International Students
Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode
Full Time
Duration
1 year foundation followed by 3 year degree
Fees
£13,200 per year
Food and Nutrition with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)