BSc Food, Nutrition and Health
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Food and beverage studies.
What do graduates of BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).
Does BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Food, Nutrition and Health at Abertay University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.