BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Innovation and Nutrition

The Honours Degree in Food Innovation and Nutrition, validated by Ulster University, has been designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to enter the food industry at trainee manager level and develop innovative, nutritious foods which meet consumer demands.

Course content

Modules (Level 4:Year 1)

Food chemistry and nutrition

Food manufacture, safety and quality

Food microbiology

Food packaging technology

Introduction to data management and analysis

Sensory perception

Modules (Level 5:Year 2)

Applied food science

Food and health

Food packaging design

Food preservation

Food product design

Human physiology

Work placement

Course content

Modules (Level 6:Year 3/Year 4 if work placement is completed)

Business improvement

Contemporary global issues in food and nutrition

Environmental and quality management

Food innovation

Research project

Work placement

Students undertaking the four-year course will complete a one-year work based learning placement in the food industry during year three of the programme. On successful completion of the 48-week placement a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) will be awarded.

The work placement encourages students to develop practical and managerial skills, and gives them the opportunity to demonstrate transferable skills in ICT, problem solving and communication. Students can complete their work placement either locally or abroad.

Additional qualifications

During the course, students may have the opportunity to achieve additional, nationally recognised qualifications to complement their course, which can give a competitive advantage in employment or career progression.

Course Progression

Students may have the opportunity to progress onto relevant postgraduate studies.

This course provides students with career prospects in a range of managerial posts in areas such as new product development, quality assurance, packaging and research in food manufacturing and related industries.