11Jan
UndergraduateBath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Equip yourself for employment with this dynamic Food with Nutrition degree that fuses academic and vocational learning.
- Accredited by the IFST, the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.
- You'll join a close-knit community of staff and students and be assigned a personal tutor from day one.
- Graduates have been recruited by companies including Oasis Foods, Kerry Foods and Ferndale Foods.
Modules
In your first year, you'll build a science base, learning fundamental concepts of human biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology. You'll learn about consumer perceptions of the food supply chain with particular reference to nutritional, environmental and ethical issues. You'll develop your practical, study and ICT skills. In year two, you'll gain more detail in topics you covered in your first year, while laying the foundations for your dissertation in your final year. You'll develop your understanding of the interaction of diet and other lifestyle factors that affect individuals, communities and population groups, in the development and/or treatment of disease; your methods of enquiry and critical evaluation of the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems; the skills and techniques required to undertake primary and secondary scientific research in food science, food technology and nutrition. You'll also explore food quality and new food product development, and you’ll have the option to complete a work placement module. Your third year is a Professional Placement Year. In your final year, you'll critically evaluate the national and international concepts of risk assessment and their application at all stages of the food system. You'll evaluate issues and concerns over food provision, and conduct a primary research investigation. You can opt to collaborate with an organisation in the food and nutrition sector for an independent project.
Assessment method
Many assessments on this course mimic the tasks, ways of working and reporting that are used by the food and nutrition sector. Experiencing these ways of working will help prepare you for employment, whether that's in industry, or as a consultant, teacher or researcher. Assessment methods include essays, reports, case studies, seminar presentations, examinations, group work, and independent study projects. There's an approximate 50/50 split between coursework/presentations and exams.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Food Science and Technology of the United Kingdom, Institute of
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- 6V34
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants - IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17670 | Year 1 |
| International | £17670 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN