BSc Food and Nutrition

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University of Huddersfield

Comments about BSc Food and Nutrition - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Food and nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy and active society. Our course is recognised nationally and offers students excellent support and guidance and an established track record for progression and achievement. The course is highly regarded within the food industry, ensuring excellent career prospects for our graduates. Designed for students aspiring to technical management careers in the food and related industries, the curriculum offers specialisms in food safety, food processing, nutrition and product development. You have the opportunity to spend your third year on supervised work experience, a feature that will greatly contribute to your employability. This is a major contribution to the success of the course. A higher than average proportion of graduates find the employment they want upon graduation and progress into rewarding careers.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements Typical points score for entry 200 points. In addition we normally require a grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics and English.
• Academic title
  BSc Food and Nutrition
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Year 1
  
  Molecules, Cells and Organisms
  Quantitative Analysis
  Communication, IT and Study Skills
  Food, Nutrition, Lifestyle and Health
  The World of Microbes
  Catering for Health
  
  Year 2
  
  Principles of Food Science
  Principles of Nutrition and Health
  Sensory Analysis and Product Development
  Microbes and Food Safety
  Food Preservation and Processing
  Food, Digestion and Metabolism
  
  Year 3 (Supervised Work Experience)
  
  This is a vital stage in your development. Staff organise and monitor placements within the food industry or in related areas of health, dietetics and nutrition. Placements in the food industry occur in quality control, product development and research and development.
  
  Year 4
  
  Food Quality Management
  Applied Nutrition and Health
  Research Methodology and Project
  Food Poisoning and Food Intolerance
  Food, Nutrition and Health Education
  Food Industry Management
  
  Also, Food Nutrition and Health.

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