BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Management at University of West London

Programme overview

On this contemporary BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Food Management course, you will gain the technical, operational and managerial skills you need to meet the current demands of businesses in the food management sector. Our knowledge and understanding of food and nutrition is constantly evolving, making it one of the most diverse and interesting areas to work in today and a growing industry. As well as undertaking research into areas related to nutrition and food management, the course offers opportunities to discuss current issues and examine solutions, covering key topics such as: sustainable food supply chain management.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement | Study mode: full-time (placement year option) | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This nutrition degree course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues the sector faces today and in the future. Nutrition and food management techniques are evolving as our understanding of food science advances. Modules include: Principles of Nutrition; Applied Nutrition; Principles of Food Microbiology; Public Health and Nutrition; Becoming a Nutritional Professional; Food Provenance; Nutrition through the Lifecycle; Food Quality and Sensory Analysis; Human Psychology and Nutrition; Talent Management and Leadership.

Career pathways

Once you graduate with your Nutrition and Food Management degree, you could go on to work in an array of roles such as a nutritionist, wellbeing coach and food technologist. Some roles may require further experience after you graduate. Job roles include: public health adviser; educator; nutritionist; wellbeing coach; corporate social responsibility manager; researcher; food and health writer; self-employed food business entrepreneur.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: B490, B4N2.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027); Full-time with placement (4 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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