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Food Science and Nutrition at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

With the global population predicted to exceed nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods. Our course builds your knowledge in food, nutrition and physiology to explain the connection between diet and health. *What is food science and nutrition? *

  • Designing and engineering innovative food
  • Understand the impact of food processing on nutritional value and food quality
  • Enhancing texture, taste and nutrition
  • Developing sustainable ingredients and processes
  • Understanding the impact of food consumption on health
What you'll study We'll teach you the science behind the food we eat. You'll learn how to create sustainable, nutritious and safe food. This applied science degree can lead to jobs in research, operations and management. You'll investigate the sensory, physical and chemical properties of foods. Using our specialist facilities you will apply this knowledge to explore food innovation and develop new products. You'll look at consumer trends, new technology and the latest food research. Read about our research in Future Food. Developing new foods In year three you'll apply your knowledge to develop a new food product. Working as teams, you'll use the food processing facility to create the finished product. From idea generation through to the final packaged product, you'll get a hands-on experience of what it takes to bring a food or drink product to market. There is also the opportunity to enter Ecotrophelia, a European food innovation student competition. Over the last five years teams from the University of Nottingham have received medal positions from the UK Ecotrophelia competition. Food science at Nottingham Meet our staff, watch our module spotlights and see what it's like to study with us by watching our student vlogs. Find out more. Why choose this course?
  • Ranked 2nd in nutrition and food science (Guardian University Guide 2025) as well as top 5 in the UK for food science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
  • Accredited course – this course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, meaning it meets high quality standards
  • Specialist facilities – make use of our specialist facilities for food production, (physio)chemical analysis and flavour science
  • Industry connected - Hear from industry experts in guest lectures and take an optional year in industry
  • Apply your knowledge - experience problem-based learning with real life case studies
  • Career support - our staff can provide tailored career support and year in industry guidance

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Food-Science-and-Nutrition-BSc-Hons-U6UFSCAN.html

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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:
D6B4
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Food-Science-and-Nutrition-BSc-Hons-U6UFSCAN.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Minimum 5.5 in each element.
TOEFL (iBT)80Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
PTE Academic65Minimum 59 in each element.

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £30750* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £30750* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Food Science and Nutrition at University of Nottingham - UCAS