BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health
48 monthsProgramme duration
16,950 GBPTuition Fee/year
03 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. With inbuilt work placements and a practical teaching approach, you'll study at the UK's TOP university for Food Science teaching (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists and aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching, if that’s your plan after graduation. It is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.
Abertay is also the top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees according to the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). And our food degrees are No. 2 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025).
For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise and take this course in years three and four. Find out more in the 'How The Course Works' section below.
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
- The nutritional function of foods.
- The link between nutrition and public health.
- How to develop strategies to improve food habits.
- How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions.
- What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours.
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists and aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching, if that’s your plan after graduation. It is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.
Abertay is also the top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees according to the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). And our food degrees are No. 2 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025).
For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise and take this course in years three and four. Find out more in the 'How The Course Works' section below.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Food Science
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health and explore the links between nutrition and public health. With inbuilt work placements and a practical teaching approach, you'll study at the UK's TOP university for Food Science teaching (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists and aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching, if that’s your plan after graduation. It is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.
Abertay is also the top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees according to the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). And our food degrees are No. 2 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025).
For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise and take this course in years three and four. Find out more in the 'How The Course Works' section below.
Discover how food impacts on wellbeing and health, exploring the links between nutrition and public health including:
- The nutritional function of foods.
- The link between nutrition and public health.
- How to develop strategies to improve food habits.
- How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions.
- What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours.
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists and aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching, if that’s your plan after graduation. It is ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.
Abertay is also the top university in Scotland for Food Science and Nutrition degrees according to the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS). And our food degrees are No. 2 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025).
For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise and take this course in years three and four. Find out more in the 'How The Course Works' section below.
Admission Requirements
120+
6.5+
169+
59+
2.8+
1050+
24+
25+
11+
77+
78+
All applicants must have a pass in English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4. Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.
03 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
International
16,950 GBP
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