BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition, combining nutritional sciences with food science and consumer behaviour. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional professional placement year and international study abroad year are available. Teaching is led by staff from the Nutrition Innovation Centre for Food and Health (NICHE).
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC One subject from: Biology Chemistry Maths Nutrition and Food Science Physics SA Life and Health Sciences DA Life and Health Sciences.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Human Physiology & Anatomy
- Chemistry and Pharmacology
- Fundamentals of Nutrition Science
- Future Orientated Professional Skills Development 1
- Medical Cell Biology
- Practical and Laboratory Skills
- Introduction to Chinese language
- Management in Action
- Food Choice and Consumer Behaviour
- Food science
- Epidemiology and statistics
- Assessment of Nutritional Status
- Nutrition Through the Lifecycle
- Food and Nutrition Entrepreneurship
- Future Orientated Professional Skills Development 2
- Clinical biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Fundamentals of Chinese Language
- Fundamentals of People Management
- Contemporary Marketing Practice
- Food Production, Regulation and Innovation
- Human Nutrition/Food and Nutrition Placement - Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)
- Human Nutrition / Food and Nutrition Placement -Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS)
- Food Product Development
- Nutrition Research Methodology
- Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Research project
- Functional Foods and the Supply Chain
- Competency in Chinese language
- Global Active Citizenship and Sustainability
- Digital Marketing Management
- Health Promotion and Nutrition Communication
- Sport & Exercise Nutrition
- Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £28,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Nutrition and dietetics.
What do graduates of BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University 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 and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Does BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Food and Nutrition with placement year at Ulster University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.