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Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies
BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Sandwich · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
Course summary
This degree programme is about gaining the knowledge and understanding of three key areas in relation to food production and consumption. Food Quality concerns the 'fitness for purpose' of our food in terms of appearance (eg colour and surface qualities, texture, flavour and odour) and how these can be improved. Food Safety considers the physical, microbiological and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimised. Nutrition concerns the nutrient supply from foods necessary to support the human body in health and during ill health throughout all life stages. The degrees emphasise the inter-relationship between these areas and their equal importance in food production.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BDK6
- Institution code:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBB - ABB
BBB at A-level including Biology and Chemistry
OR
BBB at A-level including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science
OR
BBB at A-level including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science
OR
ABB at A-level including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science
GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with 100 Credits at Distinction and 80 Credits at Merit.
NB: National Extended Diploma in Science or Food Technology.
GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.
Access to HE Diploma
Consideration on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk.
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers are set on an individual basis taking into account performance at Scottish Highers.
Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry.
GCSE/National 5 grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 33 points
Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall with 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry
OR
Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall with 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry
GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) to include H3 Biology and Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04.
OR
H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) to include H3 Biology or Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04.
NB: If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Biology or Chemistry grade 04.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 3 other food sciences courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BBB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4750* | Year 1 |
| EU | £25300 | Year 1 |
| International | £25300 | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The tuition fees quoted above for NI and ROI are the 2024/25 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
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