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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: Z056

Food Science and Nutrition (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
73%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. And how does it impact our bodies?** Food Science and Nutrition BSc will provide you with the necessary scientific understanding of food science and human nutrition to take the next step into your chosen career. You’ll be introduced to food safety and quality, food sensory analysis, new product development, food processing and preservation, as well as applied and practical nutrition skills and clinical nutrition. The course offers flexibility as you can opt for a specialist pathway of study - meaning you can either continue with BSc Food Science and Nutrition, or choose to specialise in BS... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Food Chemistry and Composition
Nutrition Physiology and Metabolism
Food Microbiology and Safety
Sensory Analysis and Consumer Science
Food Processing and Preservation Technologies
Product Development and Innovation
Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
UCAS Code:Z056
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£16,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£24,500£31,500£38,000

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-02 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
73%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

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£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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GEMS Scholarship

Northumbria University, Newcastle · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

Northumbria University, Newcastle · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Food Science and Nutrition (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#41UK Ranking
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