
Overview
Working in Abertay University 's state-of-the art labs, you’ll master analytical techniques and learn how to test food professionally. You’ll understand consumer food behaviour and how to influence and implement change to improve the nation’s health.
Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing (Hons) teaches you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise, including:
- Food handling skills.
- The functionality of raw and cooked food ingredients.
- The key social issues in nutrition, sport and exercise.
- How nutrition, metabolism and digestion relate to diet and health.
- How to analyse food and drink using a range of scientific techniques.
- The nutritional needs throughout an individual’s lifespan.
For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you can specialise in other areas if you want to or carry on studying this pathway.
Career
We are extremely proud of our graduates who have gone on to do amazing things. The kind of jobs they have include:
- Nutritionist
- Food safety officer
- Home economics teacher
- New food product development specialist
- Health improvement officer
- Food Scientist
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Nutrition
- Applied Biological Sciences for Food and Human Health
- Social Science for Sport and Exercise
- Nutrition and the Consumer
- Safe Food Handling
- Properties of Food
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 81 other Bachelors in Food Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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.
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International
15500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15500 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: £9250.
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing (Hons).
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