University of Leeds
Food Science and Nutrition
Leeds, England, United Kingdom · UCAS DB65
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
DB65
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Course Overview
Food Science and Nutrition at University of Leeds in Leeds, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Nutrition and dietetics graduates register with the Health and Care Professions Council and work in NHS clinical settings, community health, sports nutrition, food industry and public health nutrition roles.
Student life (indicative)
Leeds offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
34,580
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
31.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
78.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Food Science and Nutrition
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Food Science and Nutrition topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Food Science and Nutrition
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Food science
- Nutrition
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
34,580
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
31%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.2/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Leeds offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Leeds offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Active music scene
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Street food & markets
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
78%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Nutrition and dietetics graduates register with the Health and Care Professions Council and work in NHS clinical settings, community health, sports nutrition, food industry and public health nutrition roles.
- Nutrition and dietetics graduates register with the Health and Care Professions Council and work in NHS clinical settings, community health, sports nutrition, food industry and public health nutrition roles.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Finance
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,450/month budget (housing $830, food $310, transport $100) covers everything comfortably. Leeds is one of the UK's great student cities and one of the most affordable.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,450/month budget (housing $830, food $310, transport $100) covers everything comfortably.
- Leeds is one of the UK's great student cities and one of the most affordable.
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