Food Science and Nutrition
UCAS Code: BD47
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Overall: ABB - BBB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry and one of: Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology, Home Economics or Nutrition and Food Science. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. GCSE or Equivalent: English and Mathematics grade C (4).
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including between: 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit Required subjects: 15 credits each in two sciences to include Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics (Chemistry or Biology preferred). Other subjects such as Food Technology, Home Economics, Applied Science or Environmental Studies will also be considered in combination with a core science subject. GCSE or Equivalent: English and Mathematics grade C (4).
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE or Equivalent: English and Mathematics grade C (4).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 32 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in Biology and Chemistry, or HL5/SL6 in Biology/Chemistry and one of: Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, or Sports, Exercise and Health Science GCSE or Equivalent: English and Maths HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDD - DDM in Applied Science (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC). GCSE or Equivalent: English and Mathematics grade C (4).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: ABB - BBB Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry and one of Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B-A,A,B,B,B
Overall: AABBB - ABBBB Required subjects: Biology and Chemistry, or Biology/Chemistry and one of Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C
Overall: Pass overall with ABB - BBB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Required subjects: A level Biology and Chemistry, or A level Biology/Chemistry and one of: Physics, Sport Studies, Physical Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, or Food Technology Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. GCSE or Equivalent: English and Mathematics grade C (4).
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
Our food science courses are ranked 2nd in the UK by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 2nd by The Complete University Guide 2019. We have also ranked 10th for Biosciences in the Guardian University Guide 2019.
Our Department of Nutritional Sciences is home to an innovative teaching and learning environment. The strength and depth of our research means you’ll not only be taught be internationally recognised researchers, but also be able to become actively involved in cutting-edge research during your studies.
**What you will study**
Food science is a multidisciplinary subject that applies sciences such as chemistry and biology to the study of food.
Our BSc Food Science and Nutrition will give you an understanding of the raw materials that will become food, how they interact and how food science can have dramatic implications for human health and disease. Food safety also forms an important component of the course, as food can be a major source of disease-causing chemicals and microorganisms.
Our course will not only provide you with a thorough understanding of food composition and analysis, but will also give you a high standard of experience in nutrition and microbiology.
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