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Food Science and Nutrition Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Food Science and Nutrition Msci (Hon)
UG extended degree in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition.
This degree programme is about gaining the knowledge and understanding of three key areas in relation to food production and consumption.
• Food Quality concerns the ‘fitness for purpose’ of our food in terms of appearance (e.g. colour and surface qualities, texture, flavour and odour) and how these can be improved.
• Food Safety considers the physical, microbiological and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimised.
• Nutrition concerns the nutrient s...
UG extended degree in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition.<br/>This degree programme is about gaining the knowledge and understanding of three key areas in relation to food production and consumption.<br/><br/>• Food Quality concerns the ‘fitness for purpose’ of our food in terms of appearance (e.g. colour and surface qualities, texture, flavour and odour) and how these can be improved.<br/>• Food Safety considers the physical, microbiological and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimised.<br/>• Nutrition concerns the nutrient supply from foods necessary to support the human body in health and during ill health throughout all life stages.<br/><br/>These degrees emphasise the inter-relationship between these areas and their equal importance in food production.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
DB64
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaConsidered on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 36 Successful completion of IB Diploma with 34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with 140 Credits at Distinction and 40 Credits at Merit. NB: National Extended Diploma in Science or Food Technology. GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 H2H3H3H3H3H3 to include H3 Biology and Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. OR H2H2H3H3H3H3 to include H3 Biology or Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. NB: If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Biology or Chemistry grade 04. Scottish Advanced HigherOffers are set on an individual basis taking into account performance at Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry. GCSE/National 5 grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC. A levelA,A,B A,A,A AAB at A-level including Biology and Chemistry OR AAB at A-level including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science OR AAB at A-level including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science OR AAA at A-level including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £25,300 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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