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Diploma of Food Science and Nutrition

PSB Academy

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 1 year
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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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

  1. Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Diploma of Food Science and Nutrition. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
  2. Passport identification
  3. English proficiency evidence where required
  4. 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

CampusCity Campus, Cathay Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship notePSB 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.