Food and Nutrition with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

This integrated foundation year programme in Food and Nutrition is designed to provide students with a solid grounding in the scientific principles of food and nutrition, as well as practical skills in food preparation and production. Students will learn about the nutritional needs of different populations, including healthy eating habits, food safety, and food science. The programme is delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, with opportunities for work-based learning and professional development. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will be eligible to progress onto the full BSc (Hons) degree in Food and Nutrition at Birmingham City University.

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This programme is ideal for those who are interested in pursuing a career in food and nutrition, including roles in food science, nutrition research, healthcare, and the food industry. The foundation year provides a supportive environment for students to develop their scientific skills and knowledge, before progressing onto the full degree programme. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated food science laboratory and a commercial kitchen.

Experience the Best in Food and Nutrition Education at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is one of the UK's leading universities for food and nutrition programmes. Our experienced academics and industry professionals provide students with a high-quality learning experience, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this exciting and dynamic field. The university's location in Birmingham provides easy access to a range of food and nutrition-related industries, offering students opportunities for work-based learning and professional development.

By studying a foundation year in Health Sciences, your first year will be spent learning a wide range of broad subject areas which then open up opportunities for you to specialize further in your next year €“ which would be the first year of a full degree program. You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses and not just one particular BSc degree. So although you are studying a BSc in a specific course €“ BSc Food and Nutrition €“ the foundation year sets you up for a number of other possible degrees starting the following year. It may be that you dont end up doing a degree in precisely the same subject as your foundation year.

88 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level