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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-24
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
SEP-24
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP-24
4 Years
- Learn how to identify gaps in the food and nutrition market.- Develop new food products in our state-of-the-art facilities.- Study food processing technologies and food safety.- Acquire sought-after external qualifications to boost your CV.This course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and prepares you for a variety of roles in the fast-paced food sector, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. You’ll learn how to balance demands for nutritional quality, shelf life, sustainability and various sensory attributes – as well as managing food safety across a range of food manufacturing and retail contexts.
How you learnOur award-winning teachers have worked in the food and nutrition sectors and are actively involved in applied and impactful research. You’ll understand the latest trends in food marketing, food consumer behaviour, food characteristics and nutrition. You’ll be able to apply your knowledge to live projects in collaboration with external partners, making you stand out to employers.At every level of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with live projects and professional work opportunities. You can apply to access placements, volunteering opportunities and work experience through our relationships with food manufacturers and retailers. You learn through:- lectures, seminars, and workshops- practical sessions in our development kitchens, sensory suite, food science and nutrition labs- live projects with food manufacturers and retailers- webinars and competitions.- independent study and group workYou’ll gain an in-depth knowledge of food composition and ingredients – from food product development and quality management to food marketing and consumer research. You’ll learn how to pitch your ideas, evaluate information and make sound, evidence-based decisions and recommendations. With these skills you’ll develop into a well-rounded professional – career-ready for the food industry and nutrition sector. You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development- access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars, online resources, and assignment preparation support- industry-specific employability activities such as live projects and networking opportunities
Applied learning - Work placementsYou’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you relevant sector experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
Live projectsLive projects are embedded within every level of your course – culminating in a final-year consultancy project with an external partner. Here you get to use all the skills, knowledge and experience you’ve gained throughout the course.
Networking opportunitiesGraduates are invited regularly to come and meet our current students. Here you can get a critical insight of your different career options while starting to build your own professional network. You’ll also benefit from our professional body membership to interact with professionals and students from other institutions.
CompetitionsExam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
112 - 120 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:15 Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:BBC-BBB at A LevelDDM in BTEC Extended DiplomaMerit overall from a T level qualification.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
English language or literature at grade C / 4; Maths at grade D / 3.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£16,655 per year
Students from EU
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£16,655 per year
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