Food Technology with Bio-Processing with Industrial Training BSc (Hons)

Develop specialist scientific and technical skills, and explore the role of technology in the food industry, with our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing with Industrial Training degree.<br/><br/>This four-year degree will provide you with in-depth knowledge of raw materials and methods for producing safe and healthy food products, with a focus on food engineering. It includes an integrated year in industry, equipping you with valuable real-world experience to boost your employability.<br/><br/>Become a food technologist 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 impact is rated outstanding (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/>Youll explore innovative food technology techniques, underpinned by the fundamental science of food and nutrition. Your studies will include:<br/>- microbiology<br/><br/><br/>- biochemistry<br/><br/><br/>- food processing and engineering<br/><br/><br/>- product development<br/><br/><br/>- food quality and sensory science<br/><br/><br/>- human physiology and nutrition<br/><br/><br/>At Reading, you’ll also develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in our pilot-scale food processing plant. On top of these campus-based learning opportunities, you will also develop valuable skills with an industrial training placement between your second and final year.<br/><br/>In your final year, you will undertake an exciting Product Development module. Given a brief by industry experts, you’ll work as a team to produce an original product, which you will showcase at an end-of-term trade show. This will provide you with valuable experience and key employability skills.<br/><br/>Professional accreditation<br/>Our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing with Industrial Training course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the industrys 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. You will also be recognised as a professional food technologist by the Institute of Food Science and Technology.<br/><br/>Industrial training<br/>A key component of this degree is a year-long paid training placement, which occurs between your second and final year. Placements can help enhance your employability and build your network.<br/><br/>Previous students from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences have undertaken placements with:<br/>- Mars Food<br/><br/><br/>- Graze<br/><br/><br/>- Marks & Spencer<br/><br/><br/>- Bakkavor<br/><br/><br/>Our dedicated placement coordinator will provide you with advice and support in finding your ideal placement. They will also advise you on CV writing and interview skills.<br/><br/>Learn more about professional placements with the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences.

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.