Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

Abertay University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Food science and nutrition

A-Level Entry

CCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

About this course

Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impact our wellbeing and health. Explore the role of fitness and nutrition in promoting public health, and consider food and consumer choices from a safety, quality, and nutritional perspective.

Working in our state-of-the art labs, you’ll learn how to handle and test food professionally, and master analytical techniques. You’ll enhance your CV with a work placement, usually in schools, the National Health Service or community-based roles/projects.

We teach you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise, including:

  • Food handling skills

  • The functionality of raw and cooked food ingredients

  • The key social issues in nutrition, sport and exercise

  • How nutrition, metabolism and digestion relate to diet and health

  • How to analyse food and drink using a range of scientific techniques

  • The nutritional needs throughout an individual’s lifespan

    For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you can specialise in other areas if you want to or carry on studying this pathway.

    If you want to study a wide-ranging and flexible degree, then Abertay is for you. This is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students. This course is aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching if that’s your graduation plan.

    Abertay is the top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees according to the 2023 Guardian University Guide.

    So study your Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing degree here at Abertay, and get your career off to a great start.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC
    Scottish Higher BBBC
    BTEC MMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5435 Cooks
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    5434 Chefs

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Dundee
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £25,500

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    Abertay University

    Dundee

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