Our accredited food science course gives you the scientific knowledge and technical skills to:
- Design and engineer innovative food
- Enhancing taste, texture and nutrition
- Develop sustainable ingredients
- Make food safe and affordable
Youll learn how to apply science to create sustainable, nutritious, safe food. Using our specialist food facilities youll investigate the properties of foods:
- Food processing facility - learn about different technologies and engineering
- Qu...
Our accredited food science course gives you the scientific knowledge and technical skills to: <br/><br/><br/>- Design and engineer innovative food <br/><br/><br/>- Enhancing taste, texture and nutrition <br/><br/><br/>- Develop sustainable ingredients <br/><br/><br/>- Make food safe and affordable <br/><br/><br/>Youll learn how to apply science to create sustainable, nutritious, safe food. Using our specialist food facilities youll investigate the properties of foods: <br/><br/><br/>- Food processing facility - learn about different technologies and engineering <br/><br/><br/>- Quality control lab - use equipment to assess product and process quality <br/><br/><br/>- Teaching lab - learn about the role of microbiology in food safety and production <br/><br/><br/>- Flavour lab - use our world class lab to understand flavour chemistry <br/><br/><br/>- Sensory science centre - test consumer preferences and understand how we perceive flavour <br/><br/><br/>We have strong links with industry, which means that youll get plenty of exposure to food companies. In the third year, youll develop a new food product and present this to industry guests. There is also the opportunity to enter Ecotrophelia, a European food innovation student competition.<br/><br/>You have the opportunity to apply to additional year options after you start your degree: <br/><br/><br/>- Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three <br/><br/><br/>- Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course <br/>
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Sutton Bonington Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D610
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B This qualification is only accepted in combination with 2 Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB. The Advanced Highers must includeat least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics. Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21 This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 24 credits must be achieved at Distinction plus 21 graded Level 3 credits at Merit. 30 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum Merit from acceptable science units. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 including Higher Level 5 in two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths Applications and Interpretations or Maths Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, Higher Level 5 in 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths Applications and Interpretations or Maths Analysis and Approaches, plus Higher Level 5 in 1 of Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Psychology, Sports Health and Exercise Science. Alternatively, 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates including two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths Applications and Interpretations or Maths Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Maths Applications and Interpretations or Maths Analysis and Approaches, plus 1 of Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Psychology, Sports Health and Exercise Science. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English grade C/4 and GCSE Mathematics grade B/5. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades ABBBB. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M3 To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A B This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside two science subjects at A-level. The science A-levels must include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC. A levelA,B,B To include at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) plus a second science or science-related subject such as Applied Science, Computing and IT, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Science, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Human Biology, PE/Sports Science, Psychology or Statistics. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |