Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
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Admissions (Coleraine)
Email:admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk
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Course summary
Food and nutrition form an integral part of the daily life of everyone as a consumer. Furthermore, it is becoming increasingly clear that the food we eat can influence our health, and that certain foods may help to decrease the risk of many serious diseases. Today's food industry aims to satisfy the needs of the consumer for safe, good tasting, inexpensive, convenient, nutritious and healthy foods that are available all year round. Food and nutrition thus embraces a range of subjects including sciences, business and consumer marketing and consumer behaviour. The programme is mainly taught by academic staff from the Northern Ireland Centre for Food and Health (NICHE), a world-renowned research centre in 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.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B450
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Coleraine
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
Essential subject requirement: one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, SA Life and Health Sciences, DA Life and Health Sciences.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Approved Science courses are only accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Access to HE Diploma
Only science-based courses are acceptable.
Overall average of 55% including a minimum of 55% in each level 3 module (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
Overall profile of 45 credits at Merit. (60 credit Access course, 45 graded) (GB Access Course).
If GCSE Maths at grade C has not been obtained a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40%, or successfully completing NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma is required.
Scottish Higher - CCCCC
to include two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Food, Health and Well-being, or Health and Food Technology.
English & Mathematics are required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics.
English & Maths are required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
to include 12 points at higher level, with at least 5 points in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics.
Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths required at Grade 4 or above.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 5 subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level).
Essential Subject requirements: grades H4/H4 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, and Physics.
If you do not pass Maths at H4, 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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold GCSE passes at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths, and Double Award Science. GCSE Chemistry grade C/grade 4 can be accepted as an alternative to GCSE double award science.
Level 2 Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
Level 2 Essential/Key Skills Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
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. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course and 2 other nutrition and dietetics courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- CCD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £17490 | Year 1 |
| International | £17490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4855* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.
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