Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Food and Consumer Science
- 4 years
- Duration
- 15,000 GBP/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Dundee / United Kingdom
- Location
- Abertay University
- School
Program description
Prepare and evaluate culinary creations, investigate sensory science, elucidate nutritional concepts, and use advanced technologies in our modern facilities. This practical degree in Food and Consumer Science encompasses all subjects that influence food supply and dietary preferences.
Examine the intricate connections between food and consumers while acquiring the skills to create and manufacture safe, healthy, and nutritious food products, considering all aspects influencing customer preferences. You have the opportunity to investigate regions such as:
- The methodologies and competencies required for the creation of novel food items
- Methods for innovating and creating nutritious, palatable meals that are safe for consumption
- The standards for quality and safety necessary for food production
- The dietary needs of an individual throughout the course of their life
- Strategies to fulfill the requirements of society, industry, and consumers for sustainable food quality
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), you will explore the intricate connections between food and the customer. Simultaneously, acquiring the skills to create and manufacture safe, healthy, and nutritious meals, while considering all aspects influencing customer preferences.
Our Food Science courses were placed 3rd in the UK and first in Scotland in the 2021 Guardian University Guide. Discover Uni (formerly Unistats) reports that an impressive 100% of our alumni are employed within 6 months after graduation.
Program structure
Core Modules
- Fundamentals of Nutrition
- Applied Biological Sciences for Food and Human Health
- Social Science for Sport and Exercise
- Nutrition and the Consumer
- Safe Food Handling
- Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Physiology
- Food Design and Promotion
- Nutrition through the Lifespan
- Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Food Characterisation
- New Product Development
- Food Processing
- Food Properties and Functionalities
- Placement for FNH/FCS
- Food Safety and Microbiology
- Current Topics in Food
- Project Research Methods and Management
Price
Tuition Fee for International Students: 15,000 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
Typical minimum entry requirements:
- A levels: CCC
- International Baccalaureate: 28 points, to include any essential subject at S5 or H4.
- Indian senior secondary school leaving certificate (12th standard from ICSE, CBSE or state boards) with a minimum of 65% or better
- English at IELTS 6.0 (with no component less than 5.5)
About the university
Abertay University is a contemporary and welcoming institution located in the center of Dundee, Scotland, emphasizing education and equipping graduates for professional endeavors. This is integrated with superior research and information dissemination. Abertay, established in 1888, has always addressed industry demands by providing a continuous stream of graduate talent to work, lead, and develop across several industries.
One of the UK's major technological institutions
Renowned as one of the leading technology colleges in the UK, we are distinguished for our proficiency in video game teaching, with our degrees in this discipline consistently ranking among the top in Europe for the last seven years. Our academic faculties provide degrees in several fields, including Mental Health Nursing, Civil Engineering, Business Analytics, and Ethical Hacking, equipping students for employment and, in many instances, facilitating real-world job experience concurrent with their studies.
A welcoming and inclusive atmosphere
We take pleasure in providing an inclusive, amiable, and inviting atmosphere for our students and staff, complemented with exceptional education and an outstanding student experience.
We are also honored to be the:
- Leading Contemporary University in Scotland for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024)
- Ranked among the Top 10 in the UK for Student Experience (Daily Mail Guide 2024)
- Ranked in the top three in the UK for research intensity among modern universities (CUG 2024)
Abertay University serves as a National Centre for Excellence in video game and cybersecurity education.
