With the global population predicted to hit nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods.
We'll teach you the science behind the food we eat. You'll learn how to create sustainable, nutritious, safe food. You could work for global food companies, or run your own business. This applied science degree can lead to jobs in research, engineering, operations and management.
What you'll study
Our course builds your knowledge in food, nutrition and physiology to explain the connection between diet and health. You will:
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Modules
Year 1
Gain an extensive introduction to nutrition, and to the biochemistry that explains the connection between nutrition and health.
You'll explore the chemical and physical properties of food materials and appreciate how to consider sustainable solutions. Visits to food companies allow you to see your learning put into practice.
Year 2
Investigate the physiological systems that control homeostasis and metabolism. You'll examine how the body regulates responses to food, appetite and energy expenditure.
Gain a detailed understanding of process engineering including the role of hydrocolloids and macromolecules.
You will work in teams to tackle food safety and quality challenges.
Core modules
Year 3
In the final year you will carry out a unique research project supervised by one of our academics.
You'll explore the impact of nutrition on the wellbeing of populations throughout their lives.
You'll study food flavour, looking at aroma perception, taste perception, texture perception. Using this knowledge to develop a new product to present to your peers and industry.
Core modules
Food Societies
The SB Food Society run a range of events throughout the year from weekly bake off viewings to an annual cake crawl, and popular trips out to the winter BBC Good Food Show and Cadbury's World.
The Student Co-operative runs a shop on campus for students, staff and local residents. The shop aims is to provide quality, tasty and ethically-sourced food at student-friendly prices.
Careers can develop in the sector in management, research, specialist fields and policy making. You may also wish to consider options in postgraduate study in public health or sports nutrition.
Graduate destinations include:
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year
