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# Food and Nutrition with placement year BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate Full-time UCAS Code: B450 2027/28

Passionate about nutrition? Use your expertise to shape the future of nutrition in the food industry, government or research environments.

## If you're from the UK or Ireland

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* You live in the UK or Ireland

* You are applying for full-time undergraduate study

* You are not applying as an international student

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## If you're an International Applicant

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UCAS Code

Qualification Type(s)

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Location

Coleraine

Start Date

September 2027

Study Mode

Full-time

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## Overview

Ulster University is ranked 1st in the UK for Nutrition and Food Science, with a 100% rating of excellence (Guardian University Guide 2024, 2025 and 2026).

Food and nutrition are an integral part healthy living and food has a profound influence on health, helping to reduce the risk of many serious diseases. The global food industry aims to satisfy the needs of the consumer for high quality, inexpensive, convenient, sustainable, healthy and nutritious foods all year round.

The BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition programme embraces a range of subjects including nutritional sciences, food sustainability, business and consumer marketing and consumer behaviour.

The programme is mainly taught by research active academic staff from the Nutrition InnovationCentre for Food and Health (NICHE), a world-renowned centre of excellence for global nutrition research and teaching within the School of Biomedical Sciences. NICHE is engaged in numerous regional and international research projects concerned with food, nutrition and health, many of which involve close collaborations with the food industry. Our staff are committed to excellent research informed teaching.

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## About this course

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Teaching

The BSc Hons Food and Nutrition course provides a comprehensive and integrated education in food, nutrients and related biosciences, enabling graduates to contribute to sustainable futures for global citizen health and wellbeing. Together with the application and communication of food and nutrition science, students will also have the choice of collaborating across social science, consumer and business disciplines to enhance graduate attributes and progression options.

Students will have the opportunity to develop and utilise analytical skills, by undertaking scientific research in food and nutrition, and to apply these principles in research, industry or other fields aimed at tackling the key food and nutritional challenges within society.

If you successfully complete the programme, you graduate with a BSc Hons Food and Nutrition, with a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) or Diploma in Professional Practice International (DPPI) or a Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) depending on your placement choice. Our graduates will have the skills to elicit, disseminate, and apply knowledge drawn from their expertise in nutrition science to shape the future of nutrition in the food industry, government or research environments.

We are delighted that the programme continues to receive a high overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS), including 90% overall satisfaction in 2025.

### Associate awards

Diploma in Professional Practice DPP

Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS

Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI

### Attendance

This is a four year full-time programme, with a compulsory placement year.

### Start dates

* September 2027

### Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching is delivered primarily through lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions. You will also take part in student led seminars, supervised practical sessions and self-directed learning employing study packs and research based materials.

Your learning will be assessed through a variety of methods including case studies, projects, written unseen examinations, workbooks, presentations, literature-based assignments and project reports.

## Academic Delivery and Award Information

The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.

Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:

* the relevant generic national Qualification Descriptor

* the applicable Subject Benchmark Statement

* the requirements of any professional, regulatory, statutory and accrediting bodies.

Attendance and Independent Study

As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable.

For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until close to the start date and may be subject to some change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns. For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days and periods of attendance will be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.

Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10, 20, or 40 credit modules (more usually 20).

The normal study load expectation for an undergraduate full-time course of study in the standard academic year is 120 credit points. This amounts to around 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week, inclusive of attendance requirements for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork or other scheduled classes, private study, and assessment. Teaching and learning activities will be in-person and/or online depending on the nature of the course.

Part-time study load is the same as full-time pro-rata, with each credit point representing 10 hours of student effort.

Class contact times vary by course and type of module. Typically, for a module predominantly delivered through lectures you can expect at least 3 contact hours per week (lectures/seminars/tutorials). Laboratory classes often require a greater intensity of attendance in blocks. Some modules may combine lecture and laboratory. The precise model will depend on the course you apply for and may be subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons.

Prospective students will be consulted about any significant changes.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes.  You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group, and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.

Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons.

You will be consulted about any significant changes.

Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%.

Calculation of the Final Award

The class of Honours awarded in Bachelor’s degrees is usually determined by calculation of an aggregate mark based on performance across the modules at Levels 5 and 6, (which correspond to the second and third year of full-time attendance).

Level 6 modules contribute 70% of the aggregate mark and Level 5 contributes 30% to the calculation of the class of the award. Classification of integrated Master’s degrees with Honours include a Level 7 component. The calculation in this case is: 50% Level 7, 30% Level 6, 20% Level 5. At least half the Level 5 modules must be studied at the University for Level 5 to be included in the calculation of the class.

All other qualifications have an overall grade determined by results in modules from the final level of study.

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## Coleraine

Situated on the banks of the River Bann and just three miles from the bustling seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart, Coleraine is an outdoor lover’s dream.

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### Coastal Living

Coleraine is a self-contained campus just outside the town centre, with great transport links across the North Coast to Belfast and Derry~Londonderry. The beautiful location includes, a state-of-the-art sports complex, outdoor pitches and boathouse, a woodland heritage trail, and health support including a model pharmacy and working optometry clinic which offers free student eye tests.

Our on-campus student accommodation options overlook the River Bann and are close to the UUSU Bar and social spaces. Many students take advantage of the proximity to the coast and live in the seaside towns of Portrush and Portstewart.

#### Global Active Citizenship and Sustainability

This module is optional

This module promotes sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and active citizenship as they relate to global food/drink and consumer policy issues. A number of contemporary food policy and consumer issues are discussed and their management and leadership implications for the consumer, social, economic and political environments are outlined.

#### Digital Marketing Management

Within this module, the pivotal role of digital marketing management is examined. The key elements and practices of developing and executing comprehensive digital marketing strategies, to create impactful campaigns are explored and applied. The inquiry-based and authentic learning approach allows students to enhance vital employability skills and digital innovation capabilities while applying strategic concepts to drive sustainable business growth.

#### Health Promotion and Nutrition Communication

This module provides a broad overview of the concepts of health, health belief, health promotion and behavioural change and the sociological factors that influence that food related behaviour. It focuses on strategies for planning and evaluation of current health promotion and nutrition education, the scientific evidence and consumer understanding of food and nutrition policies.

#### Sport & Exercise Nutrition

This module provides an introduction to the biochemical principles of exercise and sport, the role of nutrition and exercise in the prevention of disease and the importance of nutrition in athletic performance.

#### Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition

This module discusses the biochemical roles of the essential nutrients in metabolism, the possible aetiologies of major chronic diseases together with postulated nutritional involvement in the disease mechanisms. In addition, the module also reinforces for students the concept of nutrigenomics and the role of nutrition at the molecular level.

#### Clinical Nutrition

This module discusses the aetiology, prevention, dietary management and treatment of common nutrition-related diseases and nutrition support.

### Optional Modules

Optional modules are reviewed on a Programme each year and we may change the options available to you, to reflect our staff expertise, changes in Programme requirements or to reflect feedback that we have received from other Students, employers or other interested parties.

If your Programme contains optional modules, you will be provided with a list of these in good time so that you can choose the options right for you each year. Sometimes, we may not be able to run a particular optional module because not enough Students sign up for it or because a member of staff is not available to teach a module.

Where this may be the case, we will let you know when you are provided with your option choices, and you will be able to choose an alternative if one of your selected modules does not run.

International applicants

UK and Republic of Ireland applicants

## Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements .

The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

### A Level Grades

### A Level Subject Requirements

One subject from:

Chemistry

Nutrition and Food Science

SA Life and Health Sciences

DA Life and Health Sciences.

### Applied General Award Profile

### Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science;

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science (Human Science or Food Science pathways only) - Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade C.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC.

### Irish Leaving Certificate

96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)

### Irish Leaving Certificate - Additional Requirements

Grades H4/H4 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, and Physics, Agricultural Science.

If you do not pass Maths nor Chemistry at H4 as they are required for prior learning, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to the two essential subjects. The minimum requirement for English is H6/O4.

There may be an opportunity for applicants without Chemistry to meet this requirement by completing an online Ulster University chemistry module in early September.

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### GCSE

English Language - GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above

Mathematics - GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above

Chemistry - GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above OR Double Award Science – GCSE pass at Grades CC/4,4 or above

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.

## International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.

View international entry requirements

### A Level Equivalent

Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.

Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.

Check the specific entry requirements for your country here:

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In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:

### English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test .

### Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check

Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.

If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.

If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.

If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch

internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

## Careers and Opportunities

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Employability

### Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

* Kerry Group

* Moy Park

* Dale Farm

* Danone Nutrition

* Public Health Agency

* Lakeland Dairies

* Kellogg's

With this degree you could become:

* Food Technician or Technologist

* New Product Development

* Nutritionist or Sports Nutritionist

* Graduate Schemes

* Quality Assurance Auditor or Technician

* Researcher

* Teacher

The academic content of the programme, together with the experience gained from placement, leads to excellent employment opportunities in various aspects of the food industry including product development, quality assurance and marketing, and in advisory or research roles in companies and public agencies.

There are also opportunities for suitably qualified graduates to pursue higher degrees (MSc, MRes, MPhil, PhD) through further taught studies and/or research at both this University or at other institutions of higher education and research.

### Work placement / study abroad

You have the opportunity to complete a work placement in year three of this programme. The Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP/DPP International) is awarded for the successful completion of a placement year in the food industry, nutritional science research or health promotion. The Diploma in Academic Studies is awarded for the successful completion of a year in another university, for example, Study USA (SUSA).

Highlights of our placement year:

* Valuable work experience in the field of nutrition

* Increases employability

* Increases competence in nutrition skills

* Improves personal and professional development

* Opportunity to make contacts

* Opportunity to earn money

* Gain knowledge of the world of work

For students seeking to complete a Diploma in Professional Practice, Diploma in International Academic Studies or Diploma in Professional Practice International, it is the student’s responsibility to secure the relevant placement or study opportunity. We are on hand to support you throughout the process, including helping you prepare for interviews and the working or study environment.

## Professional Recognition

Accreditations reflect the excellence of our teaching, research, and knowledge exchange and ensure our programmes realise the highest expectations. By studying at Ulster University you’ll gain insight and be at the forefront of current industry practices, while our many accredited degree programmes open doors to the world’s top professional organisations, making you more attractive to future employers and giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

#### Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)

Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).

## Fees and Funding

### 2027/28 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.

See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.

### Scholarships, awards and prizes

All first year and second year Food and Nutrition students who achieve a year average of 70% or above will be placed on the 'Deans List'.

In year two we have a sponsored award for 'Best overall performance in year two'.

In year four, we have industry sponsored awards for the 'Best overall performance in final year' and 'Best final year research project'.

### Find the right scholarship for you

See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.

View available scholarships.

### Additional mandatory costs

You may require health screening and have to get certain vaccinations. The cost of this is currently around £35 - 155 depending on the vaccinations required.

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for examination resits and library fines. Where a graduation ceremony is part of your course, please be aware that additional fees will apply.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.

## Sustainability

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Environmental Impact

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our work in this area is already being recognised globally.  Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5^{th} Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17:  Partnership for the Goals.

Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.

* Sustainability at Ulster University

## Faculty of Life and Health Sciences – Sustainability in Focus

Learning and Teaching

Our Faculty is dedicated to integrating sustainability across our curriculum, preparing students to address global environmental challenges.

The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) have been incorporated throughout each course within the Faculty and each module outlines how and where they meet these SDG’s.

Subject specific guidance on sustainability has been provided in the QAA benchmarks statements for Biomedical Science and Biomedical Sciences; Biosciences; Chemistry; Optometry; Psychology; Earth Sciences; Veterinary Nursing; Agriculture; Rural –Environmental Sciences; Animal Studies; Consumer Science; Forestry, Food Horticulture –and –Human Nutrition; Health Studies; Earth Sciences and Geography.

Research and Knowledge Exchange

Our Faculty has key centres of research excellence within all Schools and our interdisciplinary approach brings together researchers from diverse fields to develop impactful solutions.

By advancing knowledge in various fields within the faculty, we aim to identify sustainable approaches to:

* Health promotion

* Achieving food security improved nutrition and promoting sustainable agriculture

* Ensuring healthy lives and promote wellbeing

* Promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all

* Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls

* Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

* Taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

* Conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

* Promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems

* Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development

* Implementation and revitalisation of the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

External Partnerships

Collaboration is key to driving sustainability. Our Faculty partners with external stakeholders including professional bodies and learned societies to enhance the sustainability journey for all our students and to promote sustainable practices.

External partnerships enable us to apply research and innovation to real-world challenges. We drive meaningful change in local communities, industries, and global ecosystems, fostering a more sustainable society through impactful projects and community engagement.

## Contact

### For more information visit

* Visit Faculty of Life and Health Sciences

* Visit School of Biomedical Sciences

## Terms and Conditions

1. We prepare our prospectus and online information about our courses with care and every effort is made to ensure that the information is accurate. The printed version of the prospectus is, however, published at least a year before the courses begin. Information included in the prospectus may, therefore, change. This includes, but is not limited to changes to the terms, content, delivery, location, method of assessments or lengths of the courses described.

Not all circumstances are foreseeable, but changes will normally be made for one of the following reasons:

* to meet external, professional, or accredited body requirements;

* to provide for exceptional circumstances due to reasons beyond our reasonable control;

* to improve or enhance your experience, or to adopt changes recommended in student feedback, with the aim of improving the student experience and/or student outcomes; and/or

* to ensure appropriate academic standards are met, for example in response to external examiners’ feedback.

2. If there are insufficient enrolments to make a course viable, it may be necessary for the University to withdraw a course. If you have received an offer for a course that we subsequently have to close, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternative courses. If you do not wish to study any alternative courses at the University, you may withdraw your application by informing us by email to admissions@ulster.ac.uk.

4. We will include a durable PDF when we send you an offer letter which will highlight any changes made to our prospectus or online information about our courses. You should read this carefully and ensure you fully understand what you are agreeing to before accepting a place on one of our courses.

5. The University will always try to deliver the course as described in the durable PDF you receive with your offer letter.

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