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Food and Nutrition Science (With Foundation Year) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

Course summary

The growing global population and increasing awareness of how diet impacts our health means food and nutrition science has never been more relevant. This degree gives you the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a talented and qualified food scientist. Through our combination of specialist teaching, practical lab training and employability-focused, hands-on experience, you graduate ready to take on a multitude of different roles within this exciting field. Foundation Year In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. It provides a balance between content related to your chosen subject and the range of wider skills required for undergraduate study. This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will be required to pass the foundation year in order to progress to the first year of your degree. This course is ideal for those who do not meet our standard entry requirements or those with a non-standard educational background. It will allow you to graduate with a full undergraduate degree in your chosen subject in four years. Facilities and Specialist Equipment

  • Modern STEM building with specialist facilities and bespoke study spaces, providing a vibrant and supportive learning environment.
  • Specialised analytical science laboratories equipped with HPLC and GC-MS machines.
  • Microscopy facilities.
  • High-spec equipment and technology such as spectrophotometers.
Partnerships and Collaborations
  • Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Life Science Group and GrowPura. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience.
Your Student Experience
  • Enjoy a diverse and immersive learning experience under the guidance of our highly qualified academics, whose active involvement in industry feeds back into their teaching.
  • Gain the technical ability and key transferable skills highly coveted by employers, thanks to our focus on applied learning and practical experience.
  • Benefit from working with students on our Biomedical Science, Biological Science and Forensic Science BSc (Hons) courses, helping to broaden your knowledge and understanding of related fields.
  • See your subject in action through fields trips to Biogen (food waste to energy), Rothamsted Research (global food security), Shuttleworth Farm (environmental sampling) and Bottom Farm (sustainable food production).
  • Get involved in regular interactive masterclasses and demonstrations from industry leaders, such as the recent ‘Workshop on Microorganisms in Food and Environment’ delivered by the UK Health Security Agency.
  • Expand your network of professional contacts through our annual STEM Careers Expo.

Modules

Areas of study include:

  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Microbiology and Biochemistry
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Skills in Food and Nutrition Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Food Analytical Techniques
  • Food Microbiology
  • Human Metabolism
  • Human Nutrition
  • Immunology
  • Medical Physiology
  • Skills in Science
  • Applied Plant Science
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Food and Nutrition Science Research Project
  • Food Processing
  • Food Security and Management
  • Nutraceuticals and Health
  • Public Health Nutrition
Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
D611
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants with other qualifications and/or work experience will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 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

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Provider information

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University of Bedfordshire
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Luton
LU1 3JU


Clearing contact details

Admissions

0300 3300 073

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing


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Food and Nutrition Science (With Foundation Year) at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS