BSc Hons Food Science and Nutrition

At Cardiff Metropolitan University, the Food Science and Nutrition program is designed to give you plenty of hands-on experience alongside your lectures. From experimenting in state-of-the-art labs to working on real food product development, you’ll gain the practical skills that food industry employers really value. You’ll also work on group projects, use modern digital tools, and get a taste of industry life through professional placements.

Here’s what your practical learning could look like:

• ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre: Access cutting-edge facilities, including a sensory suite, pilot plants, a development kitchen, and a consumer research kitchen, where you can develop and test real food products.

• Work-Based Learning: Apply your skills in professional settings, gaining hands-on experience and insight into the food industry.

• Applied Food Product Development: Participate in projects where you create, test, and refine new food products, simulating real industry practices.

• Research Methods: Learn how to design and carry out scientific research, building the skills needed to contribute to advancements in food science and nutrition.

• Collaborative Projects: Work with peers on team-based assignments, developing teamwork and communication skills essential for professional life.

• Digital Tools and Software: Use industry-relevant digital tools and software to enhance your technical skills and prepare for modern workplaces.

These experiences make sure you leave the program not just with knowledge, but with the practical skills and confidence to step into a career in food science and nutrition

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition at Cardiff Metropolitan University are well-prepared for a variety of rewarding careers in food, nutrition, and health. Many go on to work as Nutritionists, Food Technologists, Health Improvement Practitioners, or in Product Development:

• Career Support: Cardiff Met’s Employability Service helps students every step of the way, with CV workshops, interview coaching, and guidance on finding the right job in the nutrition and food sectors.

• Graduate Outcomes: Graduates enjoy strong employability prospects thanks to the practical skills and industry-relevant knowledge gained during the degree.

• Industry Partnerships: The program has close links with the NHS, food manufacturers, and other professional bodies, providing opportunities for placements and hands-on experience.

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), ensuring that graduates meet professional standards and can register as Associate Nutritionists.

• Graduation Opportunities: Graduates are ready to step into roles in nutrition, food science, public health, or pursue further study with a strong professional foundation.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, students have several pathways to advance their studies:

• MSc in Human Nutrition: A taught master’s course to deepen knowledge and expertise in nutrition.

• MSc in Food Science or Dietetics: Specialized postgraduate courses for those aiming for higher-level or clinical roles.

• PhD Research: Opportunities to contribute to advanced research in food science or nutrition, building a career in academia or industry.

These options give graduates the chance to specialize further, open doors to leadership roles, and enhance their professional impact in nutrition and food science.