BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 25%
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 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 60%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing 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 £23,500 and £35,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Food sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing 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 Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Does BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.