Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

The Food and Drink industry is a major contributor to Scotland’s economy – it’s worth around £14 billion annually. However, the industry will need 19,000 new recruits by 2024 to meet the needs of the food manufacturing sector.

Studying one of our Food Science, Fitness, Nutrition and Wellbeing degrees will teach you the skills required for a career in a range of exciting areas, including nutrition, food manufacturing or home economics teaching.

Our Food and Nutrition degrees ranked top in Scotland and 3rd in the UK in the Guardian 2021 University Guide. For the first two years, you would take Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you can specialise or carry on studying this pathway.

Degrees in this portfolio include: • BSc (Hons) Food and

Consumer Science • BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Health • BSc (Hons) Fitness, Nutrition and Health

Only apply for ONE course, as the first two years are the same for everyone.

BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing

Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impacts on 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, manufacturing and nutritional perspective.

We teach you the fundamentals of food, nutrition and exercise. If you want to study a wide-ranging and flexible degree, then Abertay is for you.

Our courses are ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.

MODULES

Year 1

Fundamentals of Nutrition Applied Biological Sciences for Food and Human Health Social Science for Sport and Exercise Nutrition and the Consumer Safe Food Handling Abertay 101 – Being Successful at Abertay MySuccess Modules* CAREER PATHS • Nutritionist • Food Safety Officer • Home Economics Teacher • Health Improvement Officer • Food Scientist PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

UCAS CODE D610

DURATION: 4 years (full time) Year 2

Nutrition Through the Lifespan Key Concepts in Sport and Exercise Physiology Properties of Functionality of Food Public Health Nutrition and Health Promotion 1 Food Characterisation Microcredentials***

Year 3

Option Modules**

Visit abertay.co/yr3modules, click on ‘Year 3’ and view the full list of option modules and permutations.

Year 4

Project Research Methods and Management Honours Project Option Modules

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

*MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development. ** An option module is a module related to the main subject area. ***Microcredentials allow you to explore a number of topics that appeal to you. STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Higher: BBBB A Level: CCC ILC (H): H3H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 28 BTEC Extended Dip: MMM

For applicants with other qualifications please visit our website.

ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS English Requirement Nat 5 at C Maths Requirement Nat 5 at C

FULL COURSE DETAILS

VISIT: abertay.ac.uk/D610