**Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impact our wellbeing and health. Explore the role of fitness and nutrition in promoting public health, and consider food and consumer choices from a safety, quality, and nutritional perspective.**
Working in our state-of-the art labs, you’ll learn how to handle and test food professionally, and master analytical techniques. You’ll enhance your CV with a work placement, usually in schools, the National Health Service or community-based roles/projects.
We teach you the fundamentals of food,...
**Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impact our wellbeing and health. Explore the role of fitness and nutrition in promoting public health, and consider food and consumer choices from a safety, quality, and nutritional perspective.** <br/><br/>Working in our state-of-the art labs, you’ll learn how to handle and test food professionally, and master analytical techniques. You’ll enhance your CV with a work placement, usually in schools, the National Health Service or community-based roles/projects. <br/><br/>We teach you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise, including: <br/><br/><br/>- Food handling skills<br/><br/><br/>- The functionality of raw and cooked food ingredients<br/><br/><br/>- The key social issues in nutrition, sport and exercise<br/><br/><br/>- How nutrition, metabolism and digestion relate to diet and health<br/><br/><br/>- How to analyse food and drink using a range of scientific techniques<br/><br/><br/>- The nutritional needs throughout an individual’s lifespan<br/><br/><br/>For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you can specialise in other areas if you want to or carry on studying this pathway.<br/><br/>If you want to study a wide-ranging and flexible degree, then Abertay is for you. This is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students. This course is aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching if that’s your graduation plan. <br/><br/>Abertay is the **top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees** according to the 2023 Guardian University Guide. <br/><br/>So study your Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing degree here at Abertay, and get your career off to a great start.
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Abertay Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D610
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
B,B,B,C
27
MMM
Applied Science Applied Science (Medical Science) Business Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Environmental Sustainability Health & Social Care Hospitality Sport Travel & Tourism Entry into Year 2 with DDD in Hospitality
H3,H3,H3,H3
M
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC (BTEC) in one of the following:- Applied Biology Applied Science Hospitality Management Sport & Exercise Science
Pass
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 Next Gen Physical Activity & Health - Graded Unit B Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 1 with HNC Soft Tissue Therapy - Graded Unit B
M
Entry into Year 2 with an HND (BTEC) in one of the following:- Applied Biology Applied Science Hospitality Management Sport & Exercise Science
Pass
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 Science - Graded Unit B Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit B Coaching & Developing Sport - Graded Unit B Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B
C,C,C
Pass (C and above)
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Science Agriculture, Land Management & Production
Find more courses from Abertay University with our undergraduate course search.
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |