Food, Nutrition and Health (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Food, Nutrition and Health (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
### Why study this course?
Food affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we grow, how we feel and how healthy we are at every age. As populations grow and live longer, understanding the link between food, nutrition and health is becoming increasingly important.
As the world's population grows, the food sector faces challenges around sustainability, food production and making sure everyone has access to safe, nutritious food.
On our BSc(Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health (with Foundation Year) you'll learn how nutritional needs change from childho...
### Why study this course?
Food affects every aspect of our lives. It influences how we grow, how we feel and how healthy we are at every age. As populations grow and live longer, understanding the link between food, nutrition and health is becoming increasingly important.
As the world's population grows, the food sector faces challenges around sustainability, food production and making sure everyone has access to safe, nutritious food.
On our BSc(Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health (with Foundation Year) you'll learn how nutritional needs change from childhood through to older age and how food choices affect health and wellbeing. You'll discover the role nutrition plays in sports performance, healthy ageing and public health.
You'll explore how food is produced, how it can impact the environment, and the role food policy plays in creating a healthier and more sustainable future. You'll investigate why access to healthy, nutritious food can vary between communities and locations, and the impact this can have on health.
### Why UWE Bristol?
At UWE Bristol, you'll build your understanding of food, nutrition and health through a mix of classroom learning, laboratory work and industry-informed teaching.
You'll learn from researchers and industry professionals while developing practical skills in specialist laboratories. You'll also benefit from careers fairs, employer workshops and networking opportunities, with many employers regularly engaging with students.
Based in Bristol, you'll study in a city known for innovation, sustainability and its active food community.
### Where can it take me?
This course prepares you for careers across food, health and environmental sectors. You could develop new food products, work on food safety and quality standards, support nutrition research or contribute to public health projects.
You could also shape the future of food through research into nutrition, sustainability and new food technologies, or continue your studies through postgraduate and research degrees.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2027-09-14
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B67-B67
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
56.0
You will need to meet the following Level 2 requirements: GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics In addition to the above Level 2 qualifications, you'll need to achieve the published tariff points from your Level 3 studies prior to entry. Below is an indicative list of the main qualification types. However, we will consider any Level 3 qualifications towards meeting our entry requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/entry-requirements Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required. We'll accept deferred entry applications for this course. If you exceed the entry requirements, you may be eligible for our BSc(Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health.
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