Overview

This foundation-level programme builds the scientific grounding and academic confidence students need before progressing onto the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University. It is designed as a preparatory year of study, strengthening core knowledge and skills ahead of entry into the honours degree. The year leads directly into a programme that later divides into two specialist pathways: Human Nutrition, and Quality, Safety and Innovation.

What You'll Learn

• Core scientific principles underpinning the study of food and nutrition

• Academic and study skills needed for science-based degree study

• Foundational concepts in human biology and food-related science

• Approaches to coursework, practical tasks, and scientific reasoning

• Preparation for the shared first year of the honours degree, which introduces areas such as food product development, food safety, and nutrition science

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the foundation year, students will have developed the scientific literacy and study skills required to progress confidently into the first year of the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition degree. They will be able to apply basic scientific concepts relevant to food and nutrition, engage with degree-level coursework and practical work, and approach academic tasks with greater independence. This preparation equips students with the knowledge base and confidence to move forward into either of the degree's specialist pathways, Human Nutrition or Quality, Safety and Innovation, as they continue their studies.