BSc(Hons) Food and Nutrition with placement year

The Food and Nutrition with Placement Year course at the University of Ulster is a BSc Honours degree that offers comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food, nutrition, and human diet. It provides an opportunity for a year-long industry placement, allowing you to apply your learning into practice.Course Content: The course offers a rich coverage of subjects including food and society, public health nutrition, applied food science, and dietary disease. In-depth modules on food analysis, microbiology, nutrition across the lifespan, and human biochemistry are taught with a clear focus on career development. The combination of lecture-based learning, laboratory work, and supervised research projects ensures a holistic learning experience. Key Modules: Food Chemistry and Microbiology, Human Nutrition and Metabolism, Nutrition Communication and Behaviour, Nutrition in Health and Disease, Nutrition through the Lifespan, Food Product Development and Innovation are some of the key modules.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).Future Careers: Graduates of this course are prepared for a variety of careers in areas such as health improvement, food industry, research, and public health nutrition. Some also choose further study in dietetics, nutrition, or other health sciences.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.