In BSc in Food Science and Nutrition with Professional Studies degree program is about gaining knowledge and understanding of key areas of food production and consumption. Food Science concerns the 'fitness for purpose' of our food in terms of appearance (e.g. color and surface qualities, texture, flavor, and odor) and how these can be improved, alongside the physical, microbiological, and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimized.
Nutrition concerns the nutrient supply from foods necessary to support the human body in health and during ill health throughout all life stages. This degree emphasizes the inter-relationship between these areas and their equal importance in food production.
Food Science And Nutrition With Professional Studies Degree Highlights
Our new School of Biological Sciences building in Chlorine Gardens provides a high-tech learning environment and allows us to create a unique experience for our students.
Professional Accreditations
The program has undergone a professional accreditation process overseen by the Institute for Food Science and Technology (IFST). This provides quality assurance that the program offers students ‘the best possible food-related education.
All students undertake the Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing as part of the module Food Commodities, Processing, and Hygiene and are considered for the City & Guilds Licentiateship Award from their work placement.
The Food Standards Agency (NI) awards a prize for the highest marks in Food Science and Nutrition in Stage 3. Yakult sponsors a prize for the best Honours project completed by a food student and Safe Food provides a prize for the best essay in the final year module ‘Food Supply Chain Safety and Security'.
Career Development
Upon completion of stage 2, students undertake a 46-week work placement. For many students this is the most important aspect of the degree, enabling them to experience the types of jobs which are available at graduation and through the preparation of CVs, interviews, etc. ensuring they are well prepared for the job market.
Our past students have gained work placement with organizations such as Pepsico, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, The Food Standards Agency, Finnebrogue, Suki Tea, Dale Farm, Nestlé, Kerry group, Kraft Ffoods, Moy Park, Tayto, Hovis, Ulster Cancer Foundation, NI Chest, Heart & Stroke, hospital trusts and many more.