Food Science and Nutrition

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This is a key area in food science looking at technological advances in food production to improve nutrition, safety and security of food for human consumption.

Providing nutritious food is a key target for the government who are keen to encourage industry and academic experts to work together to improve food standards.

The course also addresses other issues such as the nutritional significance of processed foods in the diet, the effects of nutrition labelling and nutrition claims, functional foods; and catering technology and nutritional quality.

The course addresses current health topics including diabetes, obesity & heart disease, nutrition from an international perspective, antioxidants and their health benefits, obesity and dietary assessment methods. You also gain knowledge and understanding of the functions of food and nutrients and their relationship to health and disease.

Modules studied include:

* Microbiological and Chemical Food Safety
* Food Processing
* Food Chemistry
* Food Processing and Nutritional Quality
* Nutrition and Health
* Food Analysis
* Functional Foods
* Research Project

You will also select 20 credits of optional modules from other subjects offered by the school.

Applicants should normally hold a good BSc second class honours degree or equivalent in a subject relevant to the programme of study.For those students whose first language is not English the English language requirement is: * IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in all components * IBT TOEFL score (internet-based test) of at least 92 overall with at least 21 in listening, 21 in reading, 23 in speaking, and 22 in writing * Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic score of 64 with at least 60 in all components English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.