University of Abertay Dundee
Food, Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Food, Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in food and beverage studies (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
95 /100
10 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in food and beverage studies (non-specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of food and beverage studies (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28000 £23000 £25000
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £28000 £14500 - £26000 £19500 - £27500


Salary of all UK Graduates of food and beverage studies (non-specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26179 £23026 £25793
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £28786 £16886 - £27149 £18940 - £33138

Course Description

Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food impacts on our wellbeing and health, and explore the links between nutrition and public health. Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between food, diet and nutrition, and their impact on the wellbeing of the individual.

This degree is vocational, combining theory with practical learning. You’ll be educated by forward-looking academics, gaining hands-on experience to help you discover:

The nutritional function of foods

How nutrients work in the body and how they impact our health

The link between nutrition and public health

How to develop strategies to improve food habits

How to adjust diet to different clinical conditions

What drives consumer eating habits and behaviours

This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN), the professional body for Registered Nutritionists, and is aligned with the General Teaching Council (GTC) requirements for the PG Diploma in Home Economics teaching. Our courses are ideal for secondary school leavers, entrants from further education colleges, and mature students.

You’ll blend academic and practical learning in our £3.5m state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. A work placement in the third year gives you real-life work experience and great networking opportunities for the future.

This course scored an incredible 100% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey (NSS). And in the Guardian Good University Guide for 2021, our food courses ranked top in Scotland and 3rd in the UK.

For the first two years, everyone takes Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing as a foundation. After that, you’ll specialise, and take this course in years three and four. Find out more in the 'How The Course Works' section below.

Students on this course may have to undertake a PVG check if they choose a specific placement (optional) as part of the course.

Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't take our word for it:

Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2020 for Teaching Quality.

Guardian University Guide 2021 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback.

National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.

Accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) for the purpose of eligibility for Direct Entry Registration at Associate Level with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Food, Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee

45% Administrative occupations
15% Teaching Professionals
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services

Grading & Study Time

Each course involves lectures, small group tutorials, practical lab-based activities and private study. Practical activities and work placements will enable you to contextualise the theories you learn in real-life applications. **You’re assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework** You’ll be encouraged to critically evaluate information and challenge concepts using evidence-based information, and to show initiative, so you actively construct your own knowledge base. The single most crucial aspect of student life is your need to engage with all teaching activities, such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, team projects and practical work. Active participation is critical to making your learning and assessment strategy work for you. Put simply, we aim to give you all the skills you need to move straight into a job or further study when you graduate.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths/Lifeskills Maths/Applications of Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Food, Nutrition and Health, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Food, Nutrition and Health BSc (Hons)

Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1

Additional fee information

International/EU fees are £15,500 for the following courses:-

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BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

BSc (Hons) Computing

BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity

BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking

BA (Hons) Game Design and Production

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of University of Abertay Dundee in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Abertay Dundee

Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.

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