BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition - Full Time

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 11th in the UK for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2026)

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

Employable graduates
94% graduates in 2024 (FT) were employed 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 equivalent.

Start Date
Sep 2026

Application Deadline
31 Mar 2026