Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing
Abertay UniversityCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing at Abertay University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food, nutrition and exercise impact our wellbeing and health. Explore the role of fitness and nutrition in promoting public health, and consider food and consumer choices from a safety, quality, and nutritional perspective. Working in our state-of-the art labs, you’ll learn how to handle and test food professionally, and master analytical techniques. You’ll enhance your CV with a work placement, usually in schools, the National Health Service or community-based roles/projects. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 UK Qualifications
🌍 Requirements by Country
Country-specific entry requirements are not yet available. Please check the university website for your country's requirements.
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and Funding The tuition fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you're studying. If you’re studying a full-time undergraduate degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following: Scotland England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland International Fee Status Your fee status is typically based on the country where you've lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 This Course at Abertay University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £32,500 | £35,000 |
UK Average for Subject
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £25,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
Benchmark values use UK subject-average graduate salary data where available.
Course vs UK Subject Benchmark
Provider salary trend: up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
National Student Survey (NSS) results
Overall
Gray line indicates UK average. ▲ = above average. Source: NSS 2025 via Discover Uni.
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