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BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

Abertay University

Institution
Abertay University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
D610-U-FOODNW
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 94%
  • Assessment and feedback: 95%
  • Academic support: 98%
  • Organisation and management: 95%
  • Learning resources: 100%
  • Student voice: 93%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 45%
  • Engineering professionals: 15%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
  • Therapy professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 100%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 85%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • West Midlands: 1%
  • London: 1%
  • South East: 1%
  • Scotland: 93%
  • Northern Ireland: 4%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 45%
  • Other HE qualification: 55%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Food sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University?

94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University?

The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.

Does BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.