Food and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
Sheffield Hallam University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.****Course summary**- 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 ...Read more


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Course summary

- 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 learn

Our 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 placements

You’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 projects

Live 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 opportunities

Graduates 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.


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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
63rd
Food and Beverage Production
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Food and Beverage Production graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
Nutrition and Dietetics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Nutrition and Dietetics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
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UCAS Tariff

UCAS 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.

Popular A-level subjects

Nutrition and Dietetics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Food Science/Technology & Nutrition
48%
Psychology
29%
Biology
29%
General Studies
14%
Geography
13%
HESA
Food and Beverage Production

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Food Science/Technology & Nutrition
55%
Business Studies
23%
Psychology
22%
Biology
19%
Geography
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,655 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,655 per year

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Students from International

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