Food and Nutrition Sciences

Course summary

Develop your knowledge and experience of food science and nutrition in state-of-the-art specialist facilities - applying your skills to real-world food development, manufacturing and retail challenges.

Normally an honours degree at 2:2 or above in a science or recognised equivalent qualification in science. For example, food science, nutrition, health and wellbeing, exercise science or biological sciences are all relevant disciplines.

Applicants with an honours degree in an alternative discipline and relevant work experience are considered on an individual basis.

We consider enquiries from those who have substantial experience working in relevant positions in the food industry or in nutrition related positions but do not have the normal entry requirements. We may invite these potential students for an interview to discuss their particular background, experience and qualifications.

Work Experience Route

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in all skills or equivalent.

Non Work Experience Route

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

Future careers

To help you prepare for your future career, you’ll be supported by an academic member of staff, workshops and support sessions.

This course prepares you for a career in:

• food product development
• food regulation and labelling
• food industry policy
• procurement and food supplier management
• food quality management

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:

• retailers e.g. Morrisons
• food manufacturers e.g. Finsbury Food Group, Greencore
• NHS Trusts
• local council
• voluntary, community and social enterprises