Food and Nutrition with placement year BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom
Course overview
Passionate about nutrition? Use your expertise to shape the future of nutrition in the food industry, government or research environments.
Key highlights
- Compulsory placement year built into the programme
- Prepares graduates for nutrition roles in industry, government or research
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — to include One subject from: Biology Chemistry Maths Nutrition and Food Science Physics SA Life and Health Sciences DA Life and Health Sciences
- A-level: CC — Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Science - Award profile of M plus A Level Grades CC.
- BTEC: MM — plus A Level Grade C
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; Grades H4/H4 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Maths, and Physics, Agricultural Science. If you do not pass Maths nor Chemistry at H4 as they are required for prior learning, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to the two essential subjects. The minimum requirement for English is H6/O4. There may be an opportunity for applicants without Chemistry to meet this requirement by completing an online Ulster University chemistry module in early September
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Nutritionist
- Food Scientist
- Public Health Nutritionist
- Nutrition Research Assistant
- Product Development Technologist
- Quality Assurance Technologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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