Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health, and explore the links between nutrition and public health. Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between food, diet and nutrition, and their impact on the wellbeing of the individual.
This degree is vocational, combining theory with practical learning. You’ll be educated by forward-looking academics, gaining hands-on experience to help you discover:
The nutritional function of foods.
How nutrients work in the body and how they impact our health.
The link between nutrition and public health.
How to develop strategies to improve food habits.
How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions.
What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours.
This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists, and is aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching. Our courses are ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.
You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.
This course scored an incredible 100% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). And in the Guardian Good University Guide for 2021, our food courses ranked top in Scotland and 3rd in the UK.
For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise, and take this course in years three and four. Find out more in the 'How The Course Works' section below.
Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't take our word for it:
Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2020 for Teaching Quality.
Guardian University Guide 2021 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback.
National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - FOD101 Fundamentals of Nutrition; LSC101 Biology 1: Biology Principles and Practice; LAW251 Law; FOD105 Nutrition and the Consumer; FOD106 Safe Food Handling.
You will also be required to select one elective module. For detailed module information please check our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Each course involves lectures, small group tutorials, practical lab-based activities and private study.
Practical activities and work placements will enable you to contextualise the theories you learn in real-life applications.
You’re assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework.
You’ll be encouraged to critically evaluate information and challenge concepts using evidence-based information, and to show initiative, so you actively construct your own knowledge base.
The single most crucial aspect of student life is your need to engage with all teaching activities, such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, team projects and practical work. Active participation is critical to making your learning and assessment strategy work for you.
Put simply, we aim to give you all the skills you need to move straight into a job or further study when you graduate.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Association for Nutrition
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:
BD46
Institution code:
A30
Campus Name:
Abertay Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
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
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Applied Science - Graded Unit B
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B
Hospitality - Graded Unit B
Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B
Hospitality Operations - Graded Unit B
Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-
Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit B
Applied Science - Graded Unit B
Fitness, Health & Exercise - Graded Unit B
Hospitality Management - Graded Unit B
Professional Cookery - Graded Unit B
Entry into Year 2 with Health & Food Technology or Home Economics and Biology or Chemistry
Entry into Year 1 with one of the following:-
Applied Science
Business
Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Environmental Sustainability
Health & Social Care
Hospitality
Sport
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Travel & Tourism
Entry into Year 2 with DDD Hospitality
Entry into Year 2 with BBB to include Food Studies and Biology or Chemistry
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC (BTEC) in one of the following:-
Applied Biology
Applied Science
Hospitality Management
Entry into Year 2 with an HND (BTEC) in one of the following:-
Applied Biology
Applied Science
Hospitality Management
Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent - Lifeskill Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5.
Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
40%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14000.0
Year 1
International
14000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
Bell Street
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Dundee
DD1 1HG
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