
Overview
The Food and Consumer Science (Hons) degree from Abertay University will delve into the complex relationships between food and the consumer while you learn how to develop and produce safe, healthy, and nutritious foods, bearing in mind all the factors that impact on consumer choice. You get to explore areas such as:
- The techniques and skills needed to develop new food products.
- How to innovate and make healthy, delicious foods that are safe to consume.
- The quality and safety requirements needed to manufacture foods.
- A person’s nutritional requirements throughout their lifespan.
- How to meet the needs of society, industry and consumers for sustainable food quality.
Career opportunities
If you have an interest in food innovation, new product development, food
science or home economics teaching, this Food and Consumer Science degree
could be for you. The university is extremely proud of its graduates who have gone into
roles such as:
- New product developer
- Product development technologist
- Food safety manager
- Raw materials manager
- Technical manager
- Food quality assurance manager
- Hygiene officer
- Product Information Advisor
- Home economics teacher
It's good to know that this course meets the General Teaching Council requirements as a pre-requisite degree for Home Economics teaching.
Get more details
Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Design and Promotion
- Nutrition through the Lifespan
- Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Food Characterisation
- Food Processing
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Food Science View 81 other Bachelors in Food Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Check IELTS test dates and locations. Book an IELTS test now!
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Abertay University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants must have a pass in English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4. Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.
- The university accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants from across the world.
- All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
-
International
15000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.
England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: £9535
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check for any work restrictions
Visit programme websiteIn order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Food and Consumer Science (Hons).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility
Read more about eligibility