Food and Nutrition (Hons) (Top-up) University College Birmingham

Overview

This Food and Nutrition (Hons) (Top-up) degree course from University College Birmingham is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5) and has been developed in accordance with guidelines from the Association for Nutrition (AfN) with the aim of becoming an accredited course. Expanding upon your current knowledge and skills, your studies will cover core competencies for the sector, including nutritional science, current issues in food and nutrition, supply and sustainability. 

To help support your learning, you will have the chance to work in our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite as well as our industry standard kitchen facilities at University College Birmingham. Thanks to our celebrated links with the food industry, you will also benefit from a range of guest lectures and the latest industry research.

Work experience

• Work experience is vital for learning how to apply your training in the real world and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and it may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our hired@UCB team can help you find suitable work experience.
• We encourage students on our BSc Food and Nutrition top-up course to gain work experience throughout your studies.
• A snapshot of some of the employers we have worked with:
• Ritz Carlton Naples (Florida)
• NHS England
• Holland & Barrett (Coventry)
• Food Cycle (Birmingham)
• Sandwell Council (Birmingham)