- The consumption of food has wide-reaching effects throughout society and government initiatives attempt to stress the importance of diet and fitness in society.
- The course covers a vast range of core competencies in the sector including science, the food chain, social and behavioral aspects, health and wellbeing and professional conduct.
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge in practical and relevant ways to different areas such as nutrition, public health, food science, food politics and food manufacture.
- There will be opportunities to increase their employability through work placements, as students are encouraged to undertake a minimum of five days’ work experience in both their second and third years.