Food Science and Nutrition

Our new School of Biological Sciences building in Chlorine Gardens provides a high-tech learning environment and allows us to create a unique experience for our students. The programme has undergone a professional accreditation process overseen by the Institute for Food Science and Technology (IFST). This provides quality assurance that the programme offers students ‘the best possible food-related education’.

org/organisations/accreditation-schemes/accreditation-degree-courses/accredited-degree-programmes Work placements on these programmes provide students with the opportunity to utilise the practical skills gained during the teaching of their degree and apply these in a work environment. For many students this is the most important aspect of the degree, enabling them to experience the types of jobs which are available on graduation and through the preparation of CVs, interviews, etc. ensuring they are well prepared for the job market.

Our past students have gained work placement with organisations such as: Pepsico, Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Nomad Foods, Kellogg Co, The Food Standards Agency, Finnebrogue, Suki Tea, Dale Farm, Nestlé, Kerry group, Kraft Foods, Moy Park, Tayto, Hovis, Taste of Ulster, Ulster Cancer Foundation, NI Chest, Heart & Stroke, hospital trusts and many more.