BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition

Program Overview

The Food Science and Nutrition program at Canterbury Christ Church University equips students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the food industry. The three-year program covers areas such as chemistry, biology, nutrition, and food processing. Graduates are prepared for careers in food laboratories, food safety, and food development. The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and offers industry placement opportunities.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Food Science and Nutrition program at Canterbury Christ Church University is a three-year, full-time program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the food industry. The program includes modules in a variety of areas, including chemistry, biochemistry, biology, human physiology, nutrition, microbiology, and food processing.

Year 1:

• Biochemistry 1
• Statistics and Introduction to R Software
• Cell Biology and Genetics
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry 2
• Human Anatomy and Introduction to Human Physiology

Year 2:

• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Field to Fork: Farming systems and food production
• Food Chemistry
• Bioinformatics and Data Handling
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Work Placement

Year 3:

• Honours Project in Food Science and Nutrition (40 credits)
• Nutrition and Disease
• Plant Product Chemistry
• Advanced Food Chemistry
• Global Food Security

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including coursework assignments, laboratory reports, literature reviews, skills assessments, presentations, and a final year major project. Some modules also have a formally assessed exam. The balance of assessment by coursework and examination depends on the optional modules chosen.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a blend of teaching methods, including lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals, and seminars. Students also have access to industry-standard software and specialist facilities and equipment. In their final year, students conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a member of the academic team.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in a variety of areas within the food industry, including food laboratories, food safety and quality assurance, food processing and development, and sales.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in an industry placement as part of their studies.
• The program offers a strong, practical, and skills-based focus.

• UK
• Overseas
Full-time £9,250 £15,500

The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.