Food, Nutrition and Health Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Food, Nutrition and Health Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. With inbuilt work placements and a practical teaching approach, you'll study at the UK's TOP university for Food Science teaching (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
* The nutritional function of foods.
* The link between nutrition and public health.
* How to develop strategies to impro...
Learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. With inbuilt work placements and a practical teaching approach, you'll study at the UK's TOP university for Food Science teaching (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
* The nutritional function of foods.
* 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.
Develop confidence and key work skills
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experienceand great networking opportunities for the future.
You’ll be trained to maximise your own potential, by working in and leading a team. We’ll help you gain confidence when presenting to audiences at all professional levels, backed up by industry-specific knowledge and know-how. All these skills are highly valued by employers.
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 overall satisfaction in Food Science, according to the 2026 National Student Survey. We're also the UK's TOP university for Food Science teaching (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-B27
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
Entry into Year 2 with BCC to include a science subject
T Level
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Science Agriculture, Land Management & Production
HNC (BTEC)
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC (BTEC) in one of the following:- Applied Biology Applied Science Hospitality Management Sport & Exercise Science
HND (BTEC)
Entry into Year 2 with an HND (BTEC) in one of the following:- Applied Biology Applied Science Hospitality Management Sport & Exercise Science
Scottish HNC
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Science - Graded Unit B Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit B Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B Hospitality - Graded Unit B Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B Hospitality Operations - Graded Unit B Nest Gen Physical Activity & Health - Graded Unit M Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with HNC Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit B
Scottish HND
Entry into Year 3 with HND Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit B Applied Science - Graded Unit B Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit B Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 with Health & Food Technology or Home Economics and Biology or Chemistry
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry into Year 1 with one of the following:- Applied Science Business Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Environmental Sustainability Health & Social Care Hospitality Sport Sport & Exercise Sciences Travel & Tourism Entry into Year 2 with DMM in a relevant subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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