BSc Food Science and Nutrition
About this course
BSc in Food Science and Nutrition and Food Science and Innovation, covering the interrelation between food production and human health. Core topics include Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Professional Practice, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete an independent research project in the final year and undertake a work placement module.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR BBB including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR ABB including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Modules
- Fundamentals of Nutrition and Physiology
- Microbiology for Food Scientists
- Sustainable Food Systems
- Chemistry for Food Scientists
- Composition of Foods
- Principles of Food Quality
- Food Innovation, Diet & Health
- Food Commodities, Processing and Hygiene
- Industrial Food Analysis
- Work Placement
- Nutrition Pathways in Health and Disease
- Food Supply Chain Safety and Security
- Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £32,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 more than the UK median for Food sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Queen's University Belfast do next?
90% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
93% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
How many students continue on BSc Food Science and Nutrition at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.