BSc Hons Food Science and Nutrition

A level: ABB

Required subjects

2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths or Further Maths. Alternatively, 1 science subject from the above plus a science-related A Level such as: Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics.

Please note: Maths and Further Maths alone are not sufficient to meet the two-science requirement.

GCSEs

GCSE mathematics at grade 5 or above and English at grade 4 or above.

Excluded subjects

General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, leisure studies, science and society.

IB score

30 points overall or 655 in 3 HL certificates

IB requirements

5HL in 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths Applications and Interpretations or Maths Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 5HL in 1 science subject from the above plus a science-related subject such as: Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Psychology, Sports Health and Exercise Science.

RQF BTEC Nationals

Applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following: 

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD 
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD plus one A level at grade B
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus two A levels grades BB

The required A levels for mixed BTEC and A level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:

• Access to HE Diploma 24 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit. 30 graded Level 3 credits must be from acceptable science units at grade Merit or above.

IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element). TOEFL (iBT): 80 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking).