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BSc Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies

Queen's University Belfast

Institution
Queen's University Belfast
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BDK6
Typical offer
A-level BBB

Entry requirements

A level: BBB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR BBB including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. OR ABB including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/44 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

About this course

BSc in Food Science and Nutrition and Food Science and Innovation. Core topics include Research Methods, Marketing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum includes an independent research project in the final year.

Modules

  • Fundamentals of Nutrition and Physiology
  • Microbiology for Food Scientists
  • Sustainable Food Systems
  • Chemistry for Food Scientists
  • Composition of Foods
  • Principles of Food Quality
  • Industrial Food Analysis
  • Food Innovation, Diet & Health
  • Food Commodities, Processing and Hygiene
  • Professional Studies
  • Nutrition Pathways in Health and Disease
  • Food Supply Chain Safety and Security
  • Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Research Project