Course summary
The food industry is calling out for well trained professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to help change people’s lives. On this degree you’ll study the biochemistry and physiology of the metabolism of food materials and analyse the physical and chemical properties of food stuffs. You’ll examine the role of nutrients and non-nutrients on health and disease, and the positive and negative influences of diet and nutrition on human health. You’ll learn how scientific techniques and knowledge are applied in commercial, industry or societal contexts and explore the big issues and challenges surrounding food production from an environmental, social and economic sustainability perspective, including global food security, issues with the food supply chain (from field to fork), and local and global policy and regulations. Top reasons to study with us
- 100% of our students were satisfied overall with their course in the subject area of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry. National Student Survey 2022.
- You’ll benefit from specialist laboratories in our multi-million pound Verena Holmes building at our Canterbury Campus.
- Our Life Sciences Industry Liaison Lab is located at Discovery Park, which is a thriving part of the South East’s life science community. Our Life Science Industry Liaison Lab is located at Discovery Park, which is a thriving part of the South East’s life science community. Here you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with scientists involved in research and development.
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:
- BL94
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £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
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU