Food Science
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Food Science
Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products with our accredited BSc Food Science degree.
Led by experts from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, this three-year course will equip you with a full understanding of food production processes.
You'll gain essential knowledge and skills in:
- food microbiology
- biochemistry and metabolism
- food processing and engineering
- product development
- human physiology and nutrition.-
At Reading, y...
Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products with our accredited BSc Food Science degree.
Led by experts from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, this three-year course will equip you with a full understanding of food production processes.
You'll gain essential knowledge and skills in:
- food microbiology
- biochemistry and metabolism
- food processing and engineering
- product development
- human physiology and nutrition.-
At Reading, you'll also develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in our pilot-scale food processing plant.
For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-food-science
Why Choose University of Reading During Clearing?
There are many reasons to choose the University of Reading. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces you need to make the most of your student life.
The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies and charities to tackle the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.
Named The Sustainable University...
There are many reasons to choose the University of Reading. Join a diverse and supportive community where lecturers inspire you with their discoveries and guide you in making your own. Reading’s award-winning parkland campus offers the spaces you need to make the most of your student life.
The University of Reading is a research-intensive university. It works with governments, international agencies and charities to tackle the biggest problems facing the world today, such as climate change, heart disease, and international conflict.
Named The Sustainable University of The Year, 2025, Reading launched one of the UK's largest ever undergraduate scholarship schemes, designed to develop future Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarships. The scholarship offers £6000 per year towards living expenses and will be available to those entering Clearing that meet the criteria. With over 150 clubs and societies, Reading knows how important life is beyond your studies and with the student union's in the heart of the campus, making the University of Reading your first call in Clearing will be one of the best decisions you ever made.
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2026-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
D610
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
2 science subjects at grade B (including at least 1 core science). Core science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT, PE, Sport, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design.
T Level
D
We can accept the T Level in Health and the T Level in Science for entry onto this programme.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
2 science subjects at grade B (including at least 1 core science). Core science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science. Acceptable second science subjects: Geography, Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT, PE, Sport, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
including relevant science units.
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
2 science subjects at Higher Level grade 5 (including at least 1 core science). Core science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science. Acceptable second science subjects: Geography, Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT, PE, Sport, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
including relevant science modules.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
2 science subjects at grade H3 (including at least 1 core science). Core science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science. Acceptable second science subjects: Geography, Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT, PE, Sport, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
2 science subjects at grade M2 (including at least 1 core science). Core science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science. Acceptable second science subjects: Geography, Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT, PE, Sport, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £30,650 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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