Food and Nutrition Top-up

OVERVIEW
Nutrition issues have become increasingly important in the commercial food sector, with food-related research and product developments now being regularly reported in the media. With growing demand for graduates with specialised nutrition backgrounds, our Food and Nutrition top-up degree course is a great option for anyone with existing knowledge of this field to help you get into the industry.

This Food and Nutrition top-up course is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5) and has been developed in accordance with guidelines from the Association for Nutrition (AfN) with the aim of becoming an accredited course. Expanding upon your current knowledge and skills, your studies will cover core competencies for the sector, including nutritional science, current issues in food and nutrition, supply and sustainability.

To help support your learning, you will have the chance to work in our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite as well as our industry standard kitchen facilities at University College Birmingham. Thanks to our celebrated links with the food industry, you will also benefit from a range of guest lectures and the latest industry research.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Specialise your studies – Develop a specialism relevant to your chosen career through optional modules, covering subjects including food technology and food education

• Practical application – Get hands-on working in our state-of-the-art facilities featuring the latest food testing and diagnostic equipment

• Enrichment – Our industry connections provide you with guest lectures from experts and additional work experience opportunities, as well as the latest research from the industry

FACILITIES
University College Birmingham is renowned for its outstanding food industry training facilities. As a student on our Food and Nutrition course, you will have access to our professional standard kitchens which are used regularly for prestigious competitions, as well as our Food Science and Innovation Suite. Designed with the help of the food industry, this multi-million pound suite features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art development kitchen facilities and a bespoke sensory evaluation room.

PLACEMENTS
We encourage students on our top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.

Employers we have worked with include Ritz Carlton Naples (Florida), NHS England, Holland & Barrett (Coventry), Food Cycle (Birmingham) and Sandwell Council (Birmingham).

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

• Nutritionist

• Food technologist

• Product/process development scientist

• Health promotion specialist

• Nutritional therapist

• Secondary school teacher (food technology)

You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.

• Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

• Current Issues in Food and Nutrition
• Food Supply and Sustainability
• Nutritional Science

Plus one option from:

• Applied Food Project
• Research Project

Plus one option from:

• Food Technology
• Nutrition at Key Life Stages
• Nutrition for Performance
• Principles for Teaching and Learning with Food

Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk

ASSESSMENT

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course (weighting may vary depending on optional modules):

• Coursework – 80%
• Practical assessment – 10%
• Written examinations – 10%

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.