Food and Nutrition Science (With Foundation Year)

The growing global population and increasing awareness of how diet impacts our health means food and nutrition science has never been more relevant. This degree gives you the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a talented and qualified food scientist. Through our combination of specialist teaching, practical lab training and employability-focused, hands-on experience, you graduate ready to take on a multitude of different roles within this exciting field.

Foundation Year
In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

• Modern STEM building with specialist facilities and bespoke study spaces, providing a vibrant and supportive learning environment.

• Specialised analytical science laboratories equipped with HPLC and GC-MS machines.

• Microscopy facilities.

• High-spec equipment and technology such as spectrophotometers.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Life Science Group and GrowPura. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience.

Your Student Experience

• Enjoy a diverse and immersive learning experience under the guidance of our highly qualified academics, whose active involvement in industry feeds back into their teaching.

• Gain the technical ability and key transferable skills highly coveted by employers, thanks to our focus on applied learning and practical experience.

• Benefit from working with students on our Biomedical Science, Biological Science and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) courses, helping to broaden your knowledge and understanding of related fields.

• See your subject in action through fields trips to Biogen (food waste to energy), Rothamsted Research (global food security), Shuttleworth Farm (environmental sampling) and Bottom Farm (sustainable food production).

• Get involved in regular interactive masterclasses and demonstrations from industry leaders, such as the recent ‘Workshop on Microorganisms in Food and Environment’ delivered by the UK Health Security Agency.

• Expand your network of professional contacts through our annual STEM Careers Expo.

Areas of study include:

• Cell Biology
• Chemistry
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology and Biochemistry
• Molecular Genetics
• Skills in Food and Nutrition Science
• Biotechnology
• Food Analytical Techniques
• Food Microbiology
• Human Metabolism
• Human Nutrition
• Immunology
• Medical Physiology
• Skills in Science
• Applied Plant Science
• Clinical Nutrition
• Food and Nutrition Science Research Project
• Food Processing
• Food Security and Management
• Nutraceuticals and Health
• Public Health Nutrition

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