BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition (Top-up) at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Food and nutrition issues have become increasingly important in the commercial food sector, with food-related research and nutrition and product development now being regularly reported in the media. With a growing demand for graduates with specialised food and nutrition backgrounds, our Food and Nutrition top-up degree course is a great option for anyone with existing knowledge of this field to help you get into the industry.

Department: Department of Health and Nutrition | Duration: 1 year FT | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Contemporary Issues in Food and Nutrition, Disease Modulation through Dietary Changes, Food Security, Supply and Sustainability, Food and Nutrition Project, Nutrition Communication, Nutrition for Performance, Principles of Food Technology.

Career pathways

Career routes include health promotion specialist, product/process development scientist, nutritionist, nutritional therapist, food technologist and secondary school teacher (food technology).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic : A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Food, Food and Nutrition or Food Technology, with 240 credits. Academic : European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer). English requirement IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component - or UCB English Test with B2+ overall with no less than B2 in each component

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year FT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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