Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc Food Science and Nutrition

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

This is a four-year course with foundation that establishes the strength of Human Nutrition, Quality, Safety and Innovation in studying food science and Nutrition in present students who are eager to understand how to develop uncut skills and development in the public and private sector in the organization which will show the students a variety of roles students will select at the end of their first year, presenting them with opportunities of choosing what pathways to pick at the end of their first year, Namely Bsc food science and nutrition(Human nutrition) this programme enables the students to develop specific knowledge to support their future practices as registered nutritionist with studies like health psychology, nutrition biochemistry, physiology in the second and final year.

While the other pathway, BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Quality, Safety and Innovation), attracts students with skills in supply technology, focusing on operating in the global food industry. Modules studied in the second and final year are food production development and food quality.

The professional body is accredited. The Association for Nutrition accredits BSc Food Science and Nutrition (Human Nutrition). The Institute of Food Science and Technology accredits the BSc Food Science and Nutrition programme (Quality, Safety, and Innovation).

Entry requirements

GRADE REQUIREMENTS

  • Applicants require a UCAS tariff of 96-104 points. This can be obtained through qualifications such as A-level grade combinations that include a science/food/nutrition subject or through other international examinations equivalent to A-levels.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • All students must pass the IELTS (Academic) with an average score of 6, with no element below 5.5.
  • PTE Academic with a pass mark of 52 with no element lower than 51, and
  • TOEFL (iBT) pass mark of 72.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500
  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

With an almost 100% employment rate, graduates can gain employment in various areas. Areas, including:

  • Research and development
  • Quality control
  • Manufacturing and retailing
  • Hygiene
  • Packaging
  • Food microbiology

Cost of study

The full tuition fee for international students taking the BSc Science and Nutrition (Foundation + Degree (4 Years)) is £16,000. All payments are subject to annual change.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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