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**Focused on food production, new product design, food analysis and food safety, this course provides an opportunity to prepare for a career as a food scientist in the largest manufacturing industry in the UK.**
Food affects every person every day and, as such, there is a large regulatory framework overseeing the food industry.
Graduates are needed across the food chain from raw material inspection, production and processing through to final product evaluation.
- A focus on practice-led teaching means you will have opportunity to develop the analytica...
**Focused on food production, new product design, food analysis and food safety, this course provides an opportunity to prepare for a career as a food scientist in the largest manufacturing industry in the UK.**<br/><br/>Food affects every person every day and, as such, there is a large regulatory framework overseeing the food industry.<br/><br/>Graduates are needed across the food chain from raw material inspection, production and processing through to final product evaluation.<br/><br/><br/>- A focus on practice-led teaching means you will have opportunity to develop the analytical and practical skills required by employers – working with accuracy and precision to obtain data and results relevant to the skills being taught.<br/><br/><br/>- The course provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex commercial nature of the industry, as well as the interactions between food composition, metabolism, diet, health, and consumer science.<br/><br/><br/>- Research-informed teaching brings real life examples and case studies into lecture discussions and tutorials. <br/><br/><br/>**Key Benefits**<br/>* Ranked No.7 for Food Science in The Complete University Guide 2023.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain hands-on experience of a wide range of industry techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories based in the multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building.<br/><br/><br/>* Specialist industry-standard facilities include analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, ICP and HPLC, in addition to access to food science facilities for rheological and texture profile analysis of food and drink as well as tasting sessions*. <br/><br/><br/>* Our current experienced teaching team bring a range of professional and research expertise into their teaching. Having worked as food scientists, public and environmental health professionals and nutritionists for both governmental and local councils as well as working in the food industry, they ensure you receive up-to-date information and can help you begin to establish your professional networks (staff may be subject to change). <br/><br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.
Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and...
Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact. <br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
DB64
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
112
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excluding General studies) [2] Must include 32 points or above in a Biological or Chemical Science based subject [3] May also include AS level and EPQ
C,C,C,C,C
to include one from Biology, Chemistry or Health and Food Technology at Advanced Higher.
The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits above Merit of which 15 must be at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
DMM
in a Biological or Chemical Science based subject. Excludes Health and Social Care.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English, Mathematics and two Sciences.
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