Skip navigation

Food Science and Nutrition

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Chester
More about University of Chester

Course options

2027-2028
Apply

Course summary

Learn about Food Science and Nutrition and how it relates to the science of preventing disease, prolonging and improving quality of life, and promoting health through the medium of nutrition. The BSc Food Science and Nutrition course aims to promote health and well-being through food and nutrition, help people make healthier choices, create environments that promotes health, and develop supportive health-related policies.

The Division of Allied Health has an excellent reputation in nutrition at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, with considerable teaching and research expertise in Food Science and Nutrition and all its allied subjects and fields. Our staff are enthusiastic and helpful, and pride themselves on the extra support they provide to those who require it.

This course delivers current, relevant education to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in Food Science and Nutrition. It provides a wide range of career opportunities, and it ensures a strong practitioner-based focus to study whilst helping you develop transferable Food Science and Nutrition skills.

Modules

Course Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course, please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

Our assessments are often linked to applied practice, with case studies, practical data analysis and interpretation, and presentations, which reinforces the knowledge and skills needed to be successful after completion of the course.

This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Chester

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B495
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?

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:
B495
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BCC-BBC

The Department requires the following:

GCE A Level Biology OR Chemistry

T Level
M

T Level must be in Science

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

Scottish Higher
BBBB

BBBB including Biology OR Chemistry

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 15

Access to Science course to include 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

26 points including 5 in HL Biology OR 5 in HL Chemistry

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3H4

Including H3 in Biology OR Chemistry

The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel Islands£10050

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

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

Related courses

At University of Chester

Like this page