Course Summary

This degree programme is about gaining the knowledge and understanding of three key areas in relation to food production and consumption. Food Quality concerns the 'fitness for purpose' of our food in terms of appearance (eg colour and surface qualities, texture, flavour and odour) and how these can be improved. Food Safety considers the physical, microbiological and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimised. Nutrition concerns the nutrient supply from foods necessary to support the human body in health and during ill health throughout all life stages. The degrees emphasise the inter-relationship between these areas and their equal importance in food production.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: BDK6

Institution code: Q75

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

BBB at A-level including Biology and Chemistry OR BBB at A-level including Biology and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science OR BBB at A-level including Chemistry and either Home Economics or Nutrition & Food Science OR ABB at A-level including Biology or Chemistry or Double Award Applied Science GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Consideration on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk.

Offers are set on an individual basis taking into account performance at Scottish Highers. Students with good results in their Scottish Highers will be considered if they are taking Advanced Higher Biology or Chemistry. GCSE/National 5 grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall with 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry OR Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall with 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Successful completion of BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with 100 Credits at Distinction and 80 Credits at Merit. NB: National Extended Diploma in Science or Food Technology. GCSE grade C Mathematics and either both Biology and Chemistry or Double Award Science grades CC.

H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) to include H3 Biology and Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. OR H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 (5 Highers) to include H3 Biology or Chemistry + If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Mathematics grade 04. NB: If not offered at Higher Level - Ordinary Level Biology or Chemistry grade 04.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4530.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 4530.0 Year 1
EU 21400.0 Year 1
International 21400.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees listed are for 2021-22. The tuition fees for 2022-23 are not yet available. http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/

Provider information

University Road
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Belfast
BT7 1NN

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