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Course summary
- Study your foundation year, then progress to a degree with industry accreditation from the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
- Gain specific knowledge and skills in key areas of food technology.
- Develop the skills and competencies required for a successful food and nutrition career.
This course prepares you for a range of careers in the food industry with roles in food product development, quality assurance, technical management, buying and more. We actively engage with food retailers and food manufacturers and design our course around industry needs to ensure that you enjoy excellent career opportunities.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
How you learn
Your lecturer’s view
Watch course leader Simon Bowles talk about the BSc Food and Nutrition course at Sheffield Hallam University.
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
You are taught by a team of lecturers who have research or managerial experience in the food industry. They are members or fellows of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, and the nutrition lecturers are registered with the Association for Nutrition.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- practical sessions in state-of-the-art facilities
- guest lectures from leading industry professionals
- problem based learning
- workshops
- a live consultancy project in the final year
- self-directed learning activities
In the foundation year, you’ll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area. You’ll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you’ll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Course leaders and tutors
Mohammed Yaqub
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Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your third and fourth years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career. Due to our strong relationships with regional, national and international employers, we can help you to secure a great placement opportunity and support you while you are there.
Previous students have gained placements at organisations such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Bakkavor, Greencore, Unilever, GSK, Premier Foods and Samworth Brothers.
Networking opportunities
Industry professionals from a variety of disciplines present guest lectures and lead workshops giving you subject knowledge across a variety of modules from first year through to final year. You will have the opportunity to meet employers as part of the placement process at employment fairs. Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) engagement encompasses opportunities at all levels at various events, competitions, committees and career events.
You also work on a live consultancy challenge during the final year, where you are given a brief from an industry partner and need to design, plan and deliver solutions.
Competitions and awards
In the final year you have the opportunity to enter the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) Young Scientist Competition. You will also have the opportunity to apply for an additional leadership award. This is delivered by external industry consultants and is a great way to enhance your CV.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- food product development
- food quality
- food production
- food and nutrition advice
- food styling and journalism
- sensory analysis
- buying
Previous graduates of BSc (Honours) Food and Nutrition have gone on to work for
- Tesco
- Asda
- Sainsbury's
- Morrisons
- Bakkavor
- Greencore
- Unilever
- GSK
- Premier Foods
- Samworth Brothers
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- a sensory suite
- development kitchens
- food technology facilities
- food and nutrition laboratories
- retorts (industrial pressure cookers) used to make heat sterilised products
- specialist freezing equipment for manufacturing ice cream
- freeze drying
- modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for preserving food
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 64
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:
- CC at A Level
- MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent
- Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent
• Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Issues | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Introduction To Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 1 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Organisation Management And Delivery 2 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Self And Stakeholder Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: The Practice Of Business In The Events, Food, Hospitality And Tourism Industries | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic And Professional Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Business Analysis For The Service Sector | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Food Composition And Ingredient Functionality | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Introduction To Food Safety Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Introduction To Human Nutrition | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Marketing Communications | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Academic Research Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Developing Food Products | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Food Concept Feasibility | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Food Technology | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Nutrition Through The Lifecycle | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
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Year 4
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Food And Nutrition Consultancy Challenge | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Food And Nutrition Research Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Food Perception And Consumer Behaviour | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Food Quality Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Global Issues In Nutrition And Health | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Food and nutrition courses (PDF, 234.1KB)Legal information
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