BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

Study BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Scotland’s Top Modern University for teaching and overall student satisfaction (NSS 2023).

Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impact our wellbeing and health. Explore the role of fitness and nutrition in promoting public health, and consider food and consumer choices from a safety, quality, and nutritional perspective.

Working in our state-of-the art labs, you’ll master analytical techniques and learn how to test food professionally. You’ll understand consumer food behaviour and how to influence and implement change in order to improve the nation’s health.

We teach you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise, including:

Food handling skills
The functionality of raw and cooked food ingredients
The key social issues in nutrition, sport and exercise
How nutrition, metabolism and digestion relate to diet and health
How to analyse food and drink using a range of scientific techniques
The nutritional needs throughout an individual’s lifespan

If you have any questions about food science, nutrition and wellbeing, or applying to Abertay, please give us a call on +44(0)1382 308080 or send an email to international@abertay.ac.uk.

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3 reasons to choose Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay

1. We're the Top Scottish Modern University for overall student satisfaction: That's according to the most recent National Student Survey 2023. Our Food Science and Nutrition degrees are also ranked Top in Scotland according to the 2023 Guardian University Guide.

2. You'll get hands-on experience: Put your theory into practice with built-in work placements as part of the course.

3. You'll leave with career prospects - not just a degree: Did you know 95% of Abertay students are in work or further education within six months of graduating? We're a modern university focused on the kind of industry-relevant learning that'll land you a job after you graduate.

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