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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
University College Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Developed in accordance with guidelines from the Association for Nutrition (AfN), our Food and Nutrition course allows you to explore food science as well as the skills required to critically evaluate common perceptions of nutrition and health. The course covers a vast range of core competencies in the sector including science, the food chain, social and behavioural aspects, health and wellbeing and professional conduct.Supported by fantastic facilities such as our Food Science and Innovation Suite and our Human Performance Centre, you will be able to apply your knowledge in practical and relevant ways to areas such as nutrition, public health, food science, manufacturing and psychology. You will also go on residential visits to boost your industry engagement.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?-
Residential visits– Visit industry sites and events with essential costs covered by the University – past visits have included food exhibitions and competitions, manufacturers, farms and producers-
Specialise your studies– Develop a specialism relevant to your chosen career through optional modules covering subjects such as sports nutrition-
Practical application– Put your knowledge into practice working in our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite and other facilities-
Enrichment– Our links with the food industry offer an array of opportunities including guest lectures and industry research
FACILITIESUniversity College Birmingham is renowned for its outstanding food industry training facilities. Studying our Food and Nutrition degree course means you will have access to our state-of-the-art food development facilities including our Food Science and Innovation Suite, which features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art development kitchen facilities and a bespoke sensory evaluation room. You will also have use of our Human Performance Centre.
PLACEMENTSYou are encouraged to gain work experience throughout this course in order to put your learning into practice alongside qualified professionals, with a wide range of opportunities available through our close working relationships with the food science and product development industries.You will also complete the Personal and Professional Development module, in which you will undertake at least 40 hours of placement within the industry – this could be shadowing, voluntary or paid work and may be in a block (i.e. one week) or across several weeks.Employers we have worked with include Department for Education (DfE UK), NHS England, Streetgames (Birmingham), Food Cycle (Birmingham) and Sandwell Council (Birmingham).
CAREERS AND PROGRESSIONExamples 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)Upon completion of the foundation degree, you can also progress onto the final year of our full BSc (Hons) degree.-
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD - CD Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
32 - 56 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
You will need a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
You will need a minimum of 32 UCAS Tariff points
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£13,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£13,500 per year
Students from International
£13500 Per year
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