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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BD46
Food Science and Nutrition
Northumbria University, NewcastleNewcastle upon Tyne, England
3 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 at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-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 73% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Food Chemistry and Composition
Food Microbiology and Safety
Nutrition Science and Metabolism
Food Processing and Preservation Technologies
Sensory Evaluation and Product Development
Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
Food Quality Assurance and Standards
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:BD46
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,850
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,550
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
73%
Overall
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
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Food Science and Nutrition as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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