Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Our food, dietetics and nutrition courses are designed to channel your passion for food into improving the quality, safety and taste of what we eat.

• We are ranked No.6 overall for Food Science in The Complete University Guide 2021.
• You will have access to a suite of analytical and biological laboratories and kitchen where you can gain practical, hands-on experience.
• Our experienced staff bring a range of professional and research expertise into their teaching, as well as links to industry.
• Food Science BSc (Hons) is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
• Dietetics BSc (Hons) graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Our Food, Nutrition and Dietetics facilities

SuperLab

The Alison Gingell Building contains a state-of-the-art SuperLab. The lab's facilities include equipment for microscopy, DNA testing and more.
 
 

Specialist equipment

Specialist industry-standard facilities include analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatography and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography machines. You will also have access to facilities for texture profile analysis of food and drink.

Academic support

No matter which degree you’re studying, you’ll find a lot of support on campus including the Centre of Academic Writing and sigma, which offers mathematics and statistics support.
 

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  • The majority of our courses are formally recognised by professional bodies. This means that the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams.
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  • Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) and some non-academic offerings (particularly in relation to international experiences), may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.