Food Science and Nutrition MSci

We are #1 in the UK for Food Science teaching (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and #2 in the Complete University Guide 2026. This degree programme is about gaining the knowledge and understanding of key areas in relation to food production and consumption. Food Science concerns the ‘fitness for purpose’ of our food in terms of appearance (e.g. colour and surface qualities, texture, flavour and odour) and how these can be improved, alongside the physical, microbiological and chemical aspects of our food, which may be harmful to human health and how these can be minimised. Nutrition concerns the nutrient supply from foods necessary to support the human body in health and during ill health throughout all life stages. These degrees emphasise the inter-relationship between these areas and their equal importance in food production.

IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are ava

International students: £28,500

UK students: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB)

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB)

International: £28,500

Academic Year 2027/28

18:00 (UCAS equal consideration deadline)

• Belfast, United Kingdom