BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition with Foundation Year

This hands-on course will help you develop expert skills on a variety of scientific fields, including chemistry, biochemistry, biology, human physiology, and nutrition.You’ll acquire sought-after laboratory skills valued by the industry, including microbiology, analytical and molecular biology techniques, a clear key strength of this curriculum that sets this course apart from many other degrees.Our course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject.The food industry is calling out for well trained professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to help change people’s lives. On this degree you’ll study the biochemistry and physiology of the metabolism of food materials and analyse the physical and chemical properties of food stuffs, and examine the role of nutrients and non-nutrients on health and disease, and the positive and negative influences of diet and nutrition on human health.