Higher Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition

The Higher Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition programme is designed specifically for students interested in the areas such as food manufacture, food analysis, food safety, new product development, sensory evaluation, retail food distribution and catering. Throughout the Food Science and Nutrition programme, students will study multi-disciplinary fields such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nutrition, Food Safety, Preservation and Food Microbiology to gain the scientific knowledge to solve problems related various aspects of the food system. This programme also develops transferrable skills including laboratory techniques, data analysis, IT, interpersonal and teamwork skills to prepare the students for further study or employment in the field of Food Science and Nutrition.

Course Details

• Duration: 18 months (Full time)
• Recognized by: Northumbria University with Final Year entry
• Lecture schedule: Monday to Friday
• Progression: Entry to the Degree
• Award: Higher Diploma Food Science and Nutrition
• Academic Year: 2023

Intake

• March
• October

Entry Requirements

• Pass Grades in Chemistry and Biology (GCE A/L-Bioscience)
• All Pass Grades (GCE A/L-Technology)
• International Foundation Diploma (IFD) with evidence of English ability