BSc Food Science and Nutrition
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, focusing on the biochemical and practical aspects of human diet and food systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Students can choose an optional industrial placement year or a six-week work-based placement to gain practical industry experience.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in an A-level Science, Food Technology, Home Economics, or a recognised equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 55%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 10%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- Practical Skills
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamental Nutrition
- Food Science
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Human Metabolism
- Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
- Careers Skills in Food and Nutrition
- Analytical and Food Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Applied and Practical Nutrition
- Research Methods for Food and Nutrition
- Study Abroad
- Industrial Placement Year
- Biological and Food Sciences Research Project
- Product Development and Sensory Analysis
- Food and Nutrition - Policy and Issues
- Food Quality and Safety
- Food Processing and Preservation
- Investigative Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Northumbria University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Northumbria University?
91% 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 and Nutrition at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN). Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Does BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Northumbria University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.