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Food Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Food Science BSc (Hons)
With the global population predicted to exceed nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods. Our course builds your knowledge in food structure and processing, with specialised modules in microbiology, marketing and society available to enable students to be part of the solution to future demands.
What is food science?
- Designing and engineering innovative food
- Enhancing texture, taste and nutrition
- Developing sustainable ingredien...
With the global population predicted to exceed nine billion people by 2050, we need to find ways to make better use of the resources we have to grow and produce nutritious, healthy foods. Our course builds your knowledge in food structure and processing, with specialised modules in microbiology, marketing and society available to enable students to be part of the solution to future demands. <br/><br/>What is food science?<br/><br/><br/>- Designing and engineering innovative food<br/><br/><br/>- Enhancing texture, taste and nutrition<br/><br/><br/>- Developing sustainable ingredients and processes<br/><br/><br/>- Making food safe and affordable <br/><br/><br/>Youll learn how to create sustainable, nutritious and safe food. This applied science degree can lead to jobs in research, operations and management.<br/><br/>Youll investigate the sensory, physical and chemical properties of foods. Using our specialist facilities you will apply this knowledge to explore food innovation and develop new products. Youll look at consumer trends, new technology and the latest food research.<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/>This course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology, meaning it meets high quality standards.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Sutton Bonington Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
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Course Code
D610
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
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 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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