**OVERVIEW** **Nutrition is a major talking point today, with governments working hard to emphasise the importance of nutrition and health, while diet, food-related research and new products are reported in the media on an almost daily basis. By studying our Food and Nutrition degree, you will gain the scientific knowledge and specialist background in nutrition to understand how to flourish in this fast-growing profession.** Developed in accordance with guidelines from the Association for Nutrition (AfN), our Food and Nutrition course allows you to explore food science as well as the skills required to critically evaluate common perceptions of nutrition and health. The course covers a vast range of core competencies in the sector including science, the food chain, social and behavioural aspects, health and wellbeing and professional conduct. Supported by fantastic facilities such as our Food Science and Innovation Suite and our Human Performance Centre, you will be able to apply your knowledge in practical and relevant ways to areas such as nutrition, public health, food science, manufacturing and psychology. In addition, you will have opportunities for work experience to enhance your employability, while you will also go on residential visits to boost your industry engagement before you graduate. **WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?** - **Work placements** – Boost your employability and real-world experience through undertaking work placements in the industry in line with your interests - **Residential visits** – Visit industry sites and events with essential costs covered by the University – past visits have included food exhibitions and competitions, manufacturers, farms and producers - **Specialise your studies** – Develop a specialism relevant to your chosen career through optional modules covering subjects such as sports nutrition and food technology - **Practical application** – Put your knowledge into practice working in our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite and other facilities - **Enrichment** – Our links with the food industry offer an array of opportunities including guest lectures and industry research, as well as the chance to gain AfN accreditation after graduation **FACILITIES** University College Birmingham is renowned for its outstanding food industry training facilities. Studying our Food and Nutrition degree course means you will have access to our state-of-the-art food development facilities including our Food Science and Innovation Suite, which features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art development kitchen facilities and a bespoke sensory evaluation room. You will also have use of our Human Performance Centre. **PLACEMENTS** You are encouraged to gain work experience throughout this course in order to put your learning into practice alongside qualified professionals, with a wide range of opportunities available through our close working relationships with the food science and product development industries. You will also complete the Personal and Professional Development module, in which you will undertake at least 40 hours of placement within the industry – this could be shadowing, voluntary or paid work and may be in a block (i.e. one week) or across several weeks. Employers we have worked with include Department for Education (DfE UK), NHS England, Holland & Barrett (Coventry), Food Cycle (Birmingham) and Sandwell Council (Birmingham). **CAREERS AND PROGRESSION** Examples of careers you could pursue following this course: - Nutritionist - Food technologist - Product/process development scientist - Health promotion specialist - Nutritional therapist - Secondary school teacher (food technology) You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham. - **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**

**YEAR 1** - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introduction to Nutrition - Public Health and Nutrition - Culinary Skills for Nutrition - Food Manufacture - Food Science **YEAR 2** - Psychology of Eating Behaviour - The Science of Nutrition - Nutrition through the Lifecycle - Personal and Professional Development - Research for Food and Nutrition Plus one option from: - Sport and Exercise Nutrition - Food Product Design Development **YEAR 3** - Current Issues in Food and Nutrition - Food Supply and Sustainability - Disease Modulation through Dietary Change - Sport and Nutrition Project Plus one option from: - Nutrition Communication - Nutrition for Performance - Food Technology

**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk** **ASSESSMENT** Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course (weighting will vary depending on optional modules): - **Coursework** – 80% - **Practical assessment** – 10% - **Written examinations** – 10% Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: DB64

Institution code: B35

Campus Name: University College Birmingham

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Transferring from another university At University College Birmingham, we consider applications from students who have studied, or are currently studying, a Higher Education course and now wish to transfer universities. What do I need to do? To make an enquiry about studying at University College Birmingham, you will need to complete our online enquiry form -> https://portal.ucb.ac.uk/#/admissions/ucb-direct-apply Consideration for advanced entry will be dependent on the modules of your previous course, and how well this matches to the content of the course you wish to transfer to at University College Birmingham. Additionally, the process will be dependent on the number of credits achieved on your current course. Where similar study is apparent, it may be possible for us to award Recognition of Previous Learning (RPL) and, therefore, advanced entry onto a course at UCB will be permitted. Please note; due to the nature of this process, all applications are considered on an individual basis.

Year 1 Entry: Students who are studying a combination of different qualification types will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications. Advanced Entry: If you are unsure if your previous higher education qualification is suitable please contact us before completing an application, you can call us on 0121 604 1040 or email: direct@ucb.ac.uk

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced		BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill
IELTS (Academic)		BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component
Institution's Own Test		BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component

To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.

UCB English Language Requirements

http://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/english-language-requirements/english-language-requirements-table.aspx

Student satisfaction : 63%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

EU	12500.0	Year 1
International	12500.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1

UK: If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham in 2021/22, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625. This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise). If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England. UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements. More information about UK Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/ EU and International: More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx

Summer Row
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B3 1JB