BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition at University of Chester

Programme overview

Studying the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition degree enables you to explore how food and nutrition can prevent disease, improve quality of life and promote long-term health, while developing the scientific expertise valued by employers across the food, health and wellbeing sectors. A key feature of the course is its hands-on, applied learning, including access to specialist facilities such as NoWFOOD and science laboratories, where you can develop food sensory evaluation and analytical skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC, must include A Level Biology or Chemistry; GCSE: A GCSE grade C/4 (or above) in Mathematics and English Language is required.; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; International Baccalaureate: 26 points, including 5 in HL Biology or Chemistry; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4, including H3 in either Biology, Chemistry Scottish Highers - BBBB including either Biology, Chemistry; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science), to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: T Level Science - Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; Extra Requirements: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,950 a year (2026/27). £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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