Nutritionists may develop and evaluate nutrition policies and campaigns to improve the population’s health; apply physiological, biochemical and nutritional principles to the management of diet and performance in athletes; deal with ingredients, allergens, policy and legislation when developing or reformulating food and drink products; or study metabolic and physiological responses of the human body to food and nutrients. In fourth year, a 12-week placement and research project provides the opportunity to specialise in the areas that interest you most and enhance your employability. RGU is ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for Food Science (Complete University Guide 2020). The course is taught in two semesters each year, and each semester has a block of 12 weeks. Teaching consists of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory practical sessions in the Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Science, and food handling laboratories. In addition, there are visits and placements off-campus, and you will also undertake self-directed learning. Class sizes can vary from 20 or less (for BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Human Health students only) to nearly 100 (for classes shared with students on other courses). Lectures and tutorials usually last for around an hour, and laboratory practical classes usually last for around three hours.

SQA Higher: BBCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further science (Maths, Health and Food Technology, and Environmental Science counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: CCC to include Biology or Chemistry and one further science (Maths, Food and Nutrition, and Environmental Science counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6/B or above if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include Biology or Chemistry and one further science (Maths and Home Economics: Scientific & Social counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths are required at grade O2 or above if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 26 to include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 4 and one further science at Higher Level (Maths counted). Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher.