Food Science Msci (Hon)

Course Overview - Food Science Msci (Hon)

Food science is a multidisciplinary subject that brings together the pure science subjects of chemistry, biology, physics and nutrition to the study of nature, sustainability, properties and composition of foods and the changes they undergo during storage and processing.

Food scientists play an important role in how raw materials are transformed into finished food products ensuring that the food we eat is safe, good quality and meets our nutritional and dietary needs.

Our food science degree will give you a solid understanding of the importance of food in human soc...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

24/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT

Application Details

Course Code

D611

Institution Code

L23

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B,B

AAABB including 2 sciences at Advanced Higher, at least one of which must be Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

60 credits overall in an acceptable science related programme with 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 are graded Distinction and the remainder graded Merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

16 points at higher level, with 5 each in two science subjects at Higher Level including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

D*DD in a relevant Science subject. We do not accept Health and Social Care, Animal Management or Sports and Exercise Science.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

AAAABB or H2H2H2H2H3H3 including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

C (4) in English, or an equivalent English language qualification, and C (4) in Mathematics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2,M2,M2

D2 M2 M2 including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics).

A level

A,A,B

AAB including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics). Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

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