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Diploma of Food Science and Nutrition
- Singapore, Singapore
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition taught in the School of Geography and Natural Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Food Science and Nutrition to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Practical Skills
- Biochemistry. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Product development
- Technical roles
- Quality assurance
- Public health
- Dietetics
- Marketing
- Sales
- Management positions
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Cell Biology and Genetics
- Practical Skills
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy and Physiology. Final-year core: Biological and Food Sciences Research Project
- Product Development and Sensory Analysis
- Food and Nutrition - Policy and Issues. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2 GCE A-Level subjects or equivalent
- A relevant PSB certificate
- Or mature candidate (30+ with 8 years' work experience)
- Foundation-type diplomas need 1 GCE O-Level or NITEC
- Minimum age 16-17
- English: O-Level English
- IELTS 5.5 or PSB English certificate/test.
Accepted academic background
GCE A-Level (2 subjects) or equivalent, Relevant PSB Academy certificate, Or mature candidate (30+ with 8 years work experience), Case-by-case for other qualifications.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 46
- TOEIC 605
- PTE Academic 36
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
8 Years' work experience.
Documents you’ll need
- Passport identification
- Academic transcripts
- Academic certificates
- English proficiency evidence where required
- Program-specific supporting documents.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Food Science and Nutrition. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport identification
- English proficiency evidence where required
- supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,644 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $490 SGD |
| Deposit | $1,000 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus, Cathay Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | PSB Academy scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $12,644 SGD per year. The application fee is $490 SGD. The deposit is $1,000 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 46, TOEIC 605, PTE Academic 36. Work experience is required.

