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Food, Nutrition and Health

Abertay University

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Abertay University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Abertay University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Turn your passion for food, nutrition and health into a career. Learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between food, diet and nutrition.

Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:- The nutritional function of foods.- How nutrients work in the body and how they impact our health.- The link between nutrition and public health.- How to develop strategies to improve food habits.- How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions.- What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours. You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.This course is accredited by


the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists

and aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching, if that’s your plan after graduation. It is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students. Abertay is the


top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees

according to the 2023 Guardian University Guide. Also this course scored an incredible


93% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2023 National Student Survey (NSS)

.For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise and take this course in years three and four.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Abertay University

Abertay University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, scotland, DD1 1HG, United Kingdom

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Abertay's small size is a strength, offering its students a more personal university experience with a friendly community vibe on its compact campus.
Pioneers of videogame and cybersecurity education and research, and a reputation as one of the world's most respected institutions for computer games degrees.
Supports prospective and current students from across the world. 25% of Abertay's student body is international, with 90 nationalities represented on campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Food Science

    27th out of 35 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    146 81%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    20th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.57 89%

    1st

    3

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