伯明翰大学学院

**OVERVIEW****Nutrition has become a major talking point in modern society. Governments are working to emphasise the importance of diet and fitness, while food-related research and new products are reported in the media on an almost daily basis. By studying our Food and Nutrition degree, you will gain the scientific knowledge and specialist background in nutrition that the industry is craving.**Developed in accordance with guidelines from the Association for Nutrition (AfN), our Food and Nutrition course allows you to explore food science as well as the skills required for food preparation. It covers a vast range of core competencies in the sector including science, the food chain, social and behavioural aspects, health and wellbeing and professional conduct.Supported by fantastic facilities such as our Food Science and Innovation Suite, you will be able to apply your knowledge in practical and relevant ways to areas such as nutrition, public health, food science, manufacturing and politics. In addition, you will have the chance to take on a number of placements to enhance your employability, while you will also go on residential visits to boost your industry engagement before you graduate.**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**- **Work placements** – Boost your employability and real-world experience through undertaking work placements in the industry during your second and third years- **Specialise your studies** – Develop a specialism relevant to your chosen career through optional modules covering subjects such as sports nutrition or product design development- **Practical application** – Put your knowledge into practice working in our cutting-edge Food Science and Innovation Suite and professional kitchens- **Enrichment** – We have great links with the food industry to provide you with an array of enrichment opportunities including guest lectures and industry research**FACILITIES**University College Birmingham is renowned for its outstanding food industry training facilities. As a student on our Food and Nutrition course, you will have access to our professional standard kitchens which are used regularly for prestigious competitions, as well as our Food Science and Innovation Suite. Designed with the help of the food industry, this multi-million pound suite features the latest food testing and diagnostic technology, state-of-the-art development kitchen facilities and a bespoke sensory evaluation room.**PLACEMENTS**We encourage students on our course to gain work experience throughout your studies.Employers we have worked with include Department for Education (DfE UK), NHS England, Holland & Barrett (Coventry), Food Cycle (Birmingham) and Sandwell Council (Birmingham).**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:- Nutritionist- Food technologist- Product/process development scientist- Health promotion specialist- Nutritional therapist- Secondary school teacher (food technology)You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**