Food Science BSc (Hons)

Develop the expertise to meet societys demand for safe and sustainable food products with our accredited BSc Food Science degree.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Youll gain essential knowledge and skills in:<br/><br/><br/>- food microbiology<br/><br/><br/>- biochemistry and metabolism<br/><br/><br/>- food processing and engineering<br/><br/><br/>- product development<br/><br/><br/>- human physiology and nutrition.<br/><br/><br/>At Reading, youll also develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in our pilot-scale food processing plant.<br/><br/>**Become a food science specialist at the University of Reading**<br/>- Top ten UK university for Food Science (joint 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).<br/><br/><br/>- 95% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).<br/><br/><br/>- Our food science graduates have the second-highest median salary of such graduates six months after graduation (The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, based on analysis of 2017 graduate salaries).<br/><br/><br/>**Professional accreditation**<br/>Our BSc Food Science course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the industry’s leading professional body.<br/><br/>Accreditation provides an assurance that your degree meets the standards expected by the food industry, helping you to stand out in a competitive job market. Youll also be recognised as a professional food scientist by the Institute of Food Science and Technology.

Reading is green spaces and a bustling town centre. It's passionate staff and a friendly student community. It's a student experience unlike any other, and it's available through Clearing this summer.<br/><br/>As a top 30 UK University (The Times’ Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), Reading is an award-winning provider of educational excellence. You'll get quality teaching from expert academics, exciting modules to choose from, and a number of fantastic opportunities. Several courses, such as Food Business & Marketing, offer a built-in placement year to give you industry-relevant experience. Other programmes give you the chance to travel the world with optional study abroad; archeologists can attend digs in Seoul, Geographers can discover new environments in Dallas, and Lawyers can study in Melbourne. <br/><br/>Located just a 25-minute train from London, Reading is as convenient as it is charming. It's home to an array of restaurants, stunning parks and a buzzing nightlife. <br/><br/>Apply now, with Clearing.