Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics

Study Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics at Cardiff Met

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What We Offer

Our professionally accredited Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics degrees at Cardiff Met prepare you for careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. Whether you aspire to become a registered dietitian or work in the global food industry, you’ll develop the scientific, technical and analytical skills needed to meet industry demand, supported by expert teaching and strong industry links.

From exploring food development, safety and innovation on the Food Science & Nutrition BSc (Hons) to completing NHS-funded clinical placements on the Human Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons), you’ll gain hands-on experience and real-world insight.

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Food Science & Nutrition

This professionally accredited degree lets you choose a pathway between Human Nutrition or Quality, Safety and Innovation, combining academic study and industrial experience to prepare for diverse food industry careers.

Food Science & Nutrition

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Human Nutrition & Dietetics

This Human Nutrition and Dietetics degree, approved by the HCPC and BDA, combines on-campus study with clinical placements across Wales to prepare graduates for HCPC registration as dietitians. NHS funding available.

Human Nutrition & Dietetics

Our Facilities

Food Science & Nutrition Facilities

You will benefit from close collaboration with staff at ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, where you’ll use state-of-the-art facilities including pilot-scale food processing equipment, test and development kitchens, and a sensory evaluation suite. You’ll also gain valuable industry insight through ZERO2FIVE’s strong links with the food and drink sector, offering opportunities for real-world product development projects, case studies, placements, and graduate roles.

Our Facilities

Human Nutrition & Dietetics Facilities

You will benefit from our Allied Clinical Health Hub – a purpose-built teaching facility that supports interprofessional learning across multiple health disciplines. It provides advanced simulation suites, consultation and treatment rooms, and outpatient-style spaces that replicate real clinical environments. You’ll use the Hub for realistic patient simulations, case work, and supervised clinical practice while working with peers to deliver healthcare experiences to the local community.

Student & Graduate Experience

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From studying at Cardiff Met to working in Australia – the 4 major lessons I learnt to make the most of uni

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How Cardiff Met and a Placement at Peter’s Food Shaped My Career in the Food Industry

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From two tours of Afghanistan with the army to studying Food Science at Cardiff Met

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Discovering new skills with Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Cardiff Met

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Cardiff Met’s First BDA Student Champion: My Journey to the Award

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My journey returning to university to study Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Cardiff Met

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Learning in Action

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Food Science & Nutrition graduate Sophie turns her passion for food into a career – creating healthy, innovative dishes right here in Cardiff.

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Human Nutrition & Dietetics students work in the kitchen space in the Allied Clinical Health Hub and discuss a food first approach for patients.

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Podiatry and Human Nutrition & Dietetics students work together in providing excellent patient care in our Clinical Simulation Suite.

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NHS Bursary

Cardiff Met currently provides Healthcare programmes that have been commissioned by Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW). Funding is available for students studying Human Nutrition & Dietetics.

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Accreditations & Professional Memberships

Please note: not all accreditations and professional memberships apply to all courses listed below. Please visit individual course pages for more information.

Course Name

Level

Location

Food Science & Nutrition - BSc (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Llandaff

Human Nutrition & Dietetics - BSc (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Llandaff