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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Cardiff Met - Llandaff

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition degree at Cardiff Met is an exciting development that gives you the opportunity to shape your programme to provide a strong foundation for your chosen career. You decide what your degree will look like as you understand more about the subject areas. Your choices will also reflect how your own interests evolve, and how your career goals are most effectively achieved.The philosophy underpinning the design of the BSc Food Science and Nutrition degree clearly links to Cardiff Met’s mission statement to deliver high quality and high impact practice-focused and professionally recognised education. This unique programme has two named pathways which you will select at the end of your first year of studies. Students on both pathways follow a common first year of study, after which you select either of the named pathways. The shared first year enables you to gain key skills for working within a range of public and private sector organisations in a variety of roles.


BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)

provides a programme of study that enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support future practice as a Registered Nutritionist. Students interested in working as a freelance nutritionist or further study to become an NHS dietitian would choose modules in health psychology and nutritional biochemistry and physiology in the second and final year to shape their programme.


BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Quality, Safety and Innovation)

provides a programme of study that enables you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to support technical aspects of organisations operating in the global food industry sector. Maximum student industrial exposure is assured by the inclusion of industrial visits and industrial work experience. Close links between the programme and the Zero2Five Food Industry Centre ensures a continuous dialogue with industry. Typically, a student interested in exploring working in the food industry would choose modules in food product development and food quality in the second and final year shape their programme.


Professional Body Accreditation:

BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition) is accredited by The Association for NutritionBSc Food Science and Nutrition (Quality, Safety and Innovation) is accredited by The Institute of Food Science and Technology

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,000per year

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

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University information

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff Metropolitan University, Student Recruitment & Admissions, Western Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, Wales

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Cardiff Met is home to 1,200 international students from over 130 countries.
International students are value​d and respected for the unique experiences and perspectives they contribute to university life.
A University of Sanctuary, Cardiff Met creates a safe and welcoming space for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, supporting them to reach their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Food Science

    14th out of 35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    142 68%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    4th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    35th

    1

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