BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition

Course Overview

Introduction

Nowadays, the public places a very high importance on food science and nutrition. This programme emphasises the scientific understanding of food and nutrition, enabling you to apply this knowledge to a range of contexts such as new product design, quality and safety, and the identification of relationships between dietary intake and health which will ultimately combine to satisfy the needs of society.

This programme also emphasises your development of practical laboratory-based skills, and you will be introduced to related matters such as the importance of government and international food and nutrition policies.

Programme Features
High ranking
Northumbria is ranked 17th in the UK for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2025)

Student achievements
18% outstanding students awarded Government Scholarships in 2022 and 2023.

Employable graduates
100% graduates in 2021 (FT) were employed within 6 months upon graduation.  Our past graduates have been employed as Research & Product Development Manager, Hygiene Inspector Quality Assurance Officer, etc. by the government’s Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and prominent companies/institutions such as Hong Kong Maxim's Group and Vitasoy International Holdings Limited.

Further studies
Some of our graduates have pursued master’s degrees in science in reputable universities in Hong Kong, such as MSc in Food Industry/University of Hong Kong.

Entry Requirements
Holders of a VTC Higher Diploma in a relevant Science subject area:
HD in Food Technology and Safety
HD in Applied Nutritional Studies
HD in Food and Nutritional Sciences (Applied Nutrition)
HD in Food and Nutritional Science (Technology & Safety)
HD in Fitness and Exercise Nutrition
OR

Holders of Higher Diploma or Associate Degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Science subject area awarded by a recognised institution will also be considered.

English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants holding post-secondary qualifications (e.g. Higher Diploma, Associate Degree) taught and assessed in English from recognised institutions;
OR

At least an overall IELTS score of 6.5, or TOEFL 550, or equivalent.

Application Deadline
Late Application Accepted