Course contact details
Admissions (Coleraine)
Email:admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:028 70123210
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Food and Nutrition with placement year
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Coleraine
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
13 January 2027
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
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
Essential subject requirement: one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, SA Life and Health Sciences, DA Life and Health Sciences.
Scottish HigherCCCCC
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
English & Mathematics are required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scottish Advanced HigherDDD
to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics.
English & Maths are required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
English & Maths are required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 24
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.
Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language and Maths required at Grade 4 or above.
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
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.
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.
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
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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 for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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