Program Overview

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Food Science and Nutrition BSc

Overview

With the global population predicted to exceed nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods. Our course builds your knowledge in food, nutrition and physiology to explain the connection between diet and health.

What is Food Science and Nutrition?

• Designing and engineering innovative food
• Understanding the impact of food processing on nutritional value and food quality
• Enhancing texture, taste and nutrition
• Developing sustainable ingredients and processes
• Understanding the impact of food consumption on health

What You'll Study

We'll teach you the science behind the food we eat. You'll learn how to create sustainable, nutritious and safe food. This applied science degree can lead to jobs in research, operations and management.

You'll investigate the sensory, physical and chemical properties of foods. Using our specialist facilities you will apply this knowledge to explore food innovation and develop new products. You'll look at consumer trends, new technology and the latest food research.

Year in Industry

There's a wide range of possible year in industry placements on offer. We have good links with companies, and our dedicated placement team is available to support you in finding the right placement. Often a placement year can help you to secure a graduate job. Our students have done a placement with:

• Nomad foods
• Unilever
• PepsiCo
• Pizza Express
• Cerealto
• Marks and Spencer

Year in Computer Science

You can choose to add this optional additional year when you start your degree. It takes place between your second and third years. You'll learn how to bring together the latest developments from across science disciplines. This is increasingly important to help solve some of the biggest challenges we face. Module topics will cover:

• Programming
• Software Development
• Modelling
• Databases
• Problem Solving
• Image Processing

Fees

• £30,750 per year (full-time)
• £9,535 (part-time)

Additional Costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Course Overview

Course Overview

With the global population predicted to exceed nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods. Our course builds your knowledge in food, nutrition and physiology to explain the connection between diet and health.

Why Choose This Course?

• Ranked 2nd in nutrition and food science (Guardian University Guide 2025) as well as top 5 in the UK for food science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Accredited course – this course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, meaning it meets high quality standards
• Specialist facilities – make use of our specialist facilities for food production, (physio)chemical analysis and flavour science
• Industry connected – Hear from industry experts in guest lectures and take an optional year in industry
• Apply your knowledge – experience problem-based learning with real life case studies
• Career support – our staff can provide tailored career support and year in industry guidance

Indicative Modules

Year One

• Essential Study Skills
• Fundamentals in Food Science and Nutrition
• An Introduction to Genetics and Biochemistry
• Introductory Physiology
• Sustainable agriculture food and nutrition

Year Two

• Food - Technical Team Challenges
• Ingredients to Product: Processing and Safety
• Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease
• Nutritional Regulation, Physiology and Endocrinology
• Sensory evaluation
• Sustainable Food Systems

Year Three

• Food and Nutrition Science Research Project
• Flavour Science - Theory and Practice
• Industrial Food Manufacture and Product Development
• Personal and Professional Development for Food Scientists
• Trends in Food and Nutrition Research
• Changing Behaviour, Promoting Health
• Consumer Science
• Food and Social Action
• Food and Social Thought
• Food and Society
• Nutrition Across the Lifespan
• Physical Chemistry of Molecules

How You Will Learn

Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Practical laboratory classes
• Tutorials and workshops
• Problem-based and case study based learning

How You Will Be Assessed

We use a range of assessment methods, including exams, essays, verbal presentations and practicals. You will receive a copy of our marking criteria which provides guidance on how we will assess your work. Your work will be marked on time and you will receive regular feedback.

Your final degree classification will be based on marks gained in your second and third years of study.

You must pass each year to progress. This typically means that you will need to achieve marks of at least 40% in each module. Full details on our marking criteria and structure will be provided at your induction.

Careers Overview

Career destinations can include management, research, and policy making. You may also wish to consider options in postgraduate study, public health or sports nutrition. Potential roles include:

• Product, process or retail technologist
• Sensory scientist
• Innovation, research and development roles
• Quality assurance technologist
• Commercial roles such as buyers
• Food journalism
• Manufacturing and operations roles
• Food aid coordination and policy making in government agencies

Job Prospects

84% of Food Science and Nutrition undergraduates secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of completing their course. The average annual salary for these graduates was £25,568.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Your Campus - Sutton Bonington

Sutton Bonington Campus combines world-leading laboratories with a countryside location, just a few miles from the city of Nottingham. The campus is home to over 2,500 biosciences and veterinary medicine students.