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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BD0F
Food Science and Nutrition (with Foundation Year)
Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityCardiff, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (with Foundation Year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. Our BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition degree at Cardiff Met is an exciting development that gives you the opportunity to shape your programme to provide a strong foundation for your chosen career. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Chemistry
Foundation Biology
Academic Skills and Scientific Literacy
Food Science Fundamentals
Nutrition and Human Physiology
Food Analysis and Safety
Dietary Assessment and Counselling
Research Methods and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:BD0F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 56 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,000
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £20,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £23,000 | £28,000 | £33,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
82%Learning resources
82%Student voice
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Food Science and Nutrition (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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