Food Science
Food and Consumer Science
Learning Mode
Full-time, On Campus
Duration
4 Years (Full-time)
Start date
September 2025
Qualification
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Fees
£14,000 per year*
Location
Dundee, Scotland
About the Course
With growing global focus on health, sustainability, and consumer wellbeing, food science has never been more important. Abertay University’s BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science is designed to address modern challenges by combining food science with nutrition, marketing, product development, and consumer behaviour.
From understanding food safety and processing to analysing trends and creating innovative products, you’ll gain skills that are relevant, practical, and in demand across the food and drink sector. Delivered in state-of-the-art facilities and backed by industry support, this degree prepares you to make a meaningful impact in one of the world’s largest industries.
Why choose Food and Consumer Science at Abertay?
Industry Connected
Partnerships with cyber security leaders offer live projects, guest lectures, and employer collaboration, including NCC Group and Cisco.
Global Opportunities
Graduates work globally in finance and cybercrime. Exchanges and internships expand international career prospects significantly.
Professional Accreditation
BCS accreditation and NCSC alignment ensure professional recognition, industry relevance, and trusted cyber security standards.
Course Overview
The Food and Consumer Science degree at Abertay blends core scientific principles with market awareness, consumer insight, and product development. You’ll learn how food products are developed, how nutrition affects health, and how consumers make decisions—while developing laboratory, research, and communication skills.
You’ll also gain business and entrepreneurial insight, helping you to launch products, influence public health, or manage quality systems in a range of professional settings.
Course Duration
4 Years Full-Time Study
- Year 1: Introduction to food science, human nutrition, and consumer behaviour. Development of key academic and practical skills.
- Year 2: Food processing, microbiology, sensory evaluation, and marketing fundamentals.
- Year 3: Applied product development, research methods, quality assurance, and professional placement.
- Year 4: Honours project, advanced consumer science, and sustainability in food production.
Throughout the degree, emphasis is placed on teamwork, problem-solving, and workplace readiness.
Course Curriculum
Key modules include:
- Fundamentals of Food Science & Nutrition
- Consumer Behaviour & Insight
- Sensory & Quality Evaluation
- Food Product Design & Innovation
- Food Safety & Microbiology
- Marketing & Business for Food Professionals
- Sustainability & Ethical Food Systems
- Honours Research Project
Assessments include practical lab work, group projects, case studies, reports, and presentations—preparing you for both scientific and commercial roles.
Admission Requirements
- Sri Lankan A/L: Minimum 3 passes including Chemistry or Biology
- UK A Levels: BBB including a science subject (preferably Chemistry or Biology)
- IB Diploma: 28 points with science subject
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification
Alternative qualifications or relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fees and Funding
International Students:
£14,000 per academic year (subject to change)
Scholarships Available:
- Abertay International Scholarship: £3,000 per year for eligible international applicants
- Additional merit-based and country-specific scholarships may apply
Visit Abertay’s scholarships page or consult your local education representative for tailored advice.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course enter careers across various sectors including:
- Food Product Development
- Consumer Research and Marketing
- Nutrition and Public Health
- Food Quality and Safety Management
- Regulatory Affairs and Labelling Compliance
- Retail and Supply Chain Operations
Abertay alumni work in organisations such as Nestlé, Unilever, Marks & Spencer, the NHS, and regulatory bodies. With its blend of science and consumer insight, this degree prepares you for impactful roles in both private and public sectors.
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