Natural Resources Institute - University of Greenwich
BSc Hons Food Science & Nutrition
Chatham, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 9,250 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic students fee | International students fee: GBP 16,150
Key Summary
Study a course designed specifically to meet the need of the growing demand for trained technical staff to work in the thriving food sector in the UK.
Study a course that combines a rich selection of modules in the areas of food science and nutrition that will provide you with a solid grounding in all aspects food production and food systems and knowledge about the role of human nutrition in food production.
Drawing on the expertise of staff across the faculty, working in areas such as food systems, food processing, nutrition, product development, environmental management, sustainable packaging, food safety and quality management, chemical and microbiological analysis, legislation and standards, and ethical sourcing, you will be able to apply your knowledge to analyse real-world food and business problems.
You will also be trained in laboratory techniques and testing, enhancing sustainability and creativity, and addressing climate change within food chains, giving you experience that is vital for employment and postgraduate study. The course also focuses on the application of digital technologies.
This degree offers you the opportunity to gain a qualification and experience that will help you find employment in the food sector, potentially larger than the UK automobile and aerospace industries sectors combined, and which has a shortage of technically trained staff.
Duration
- 3 years full-time
- 5 years part-time
- 4 years sandwich
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. Contact the university to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems (15 credits)
- Food Processing and Preservation (30 credits)
- Fundamentals of Food Science and Nutrition (30 credits)
- Basic Principles of Nutrition (15 credits)
- Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Sustainable Food Systems, Safety and Quality Assurance (30 credits)
- Food Product and Process Development (30 credits)
- Advanced Nutrition for Food Scientists (30 credits)
- Introduction to Food Innovation (15 credits)
- Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Research Project (30 credits)
- New Product Development Dossier (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Science Internship Course (15 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.
- Food Marketing and Consumer Behaviour (15 credits)
- Food Microbiology (15 credits)
- Food Packaging and Waste Management (15 credits)
- Advanced Food Analysis (15 credits)
- Principles of Food Engineering (15 credits)
- Sustainability, Environmental and Ethical Management (15 credits)
Our graduates are well placed for employment in the food sector as food technologists, food safety technicians, production technicians, in food product and process development, including nutritional design, auditing, ingredients science, laboratory analysis, sensory testing, and procurement. The degree will also open up opportunities in teaching, academia and research, as well as media, marketing, regulatory bodies, and non-governmental organisations/international development.