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
Modules
In the first year we’ll introduce you to nutrition and the biochemistry that explains the connection between nutrition and health. You’ll explore the chemical and physical properties of food materials and appreciate how to consider sustainable options. At the end of the year, we visit different food companies, so you can see how this is applied in real-life. In the second year, you'll examine how the body regulates responses to food, appetite and energy expenditure. You'll get a detailed understanding of process engineering. You will follow the whole process from the ingredients used to the final packaged food. You'll develop skills in sensory evaluation. Using techniques, you'll understand how to test consumer acceptance of new products. You'll study technical, scientific and engineering concepts in food spoilage, food preservation and food quality. In the final year you will carry out a unique research project supervised one-on-one by our academic team. You'll deepen your knowledge of public health nutrition. You'll study food flavour, looking at aroma, taste and texture perception. Using this knowledge, you'll work as a team to develop a new product to present to your peers and industry.
How to apply
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
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A - B
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum 5.5 in each element. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
PTE Academic | 65 | Minimum 59 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £28600* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £28600* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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+44 (0) 115 951 5559