Develop specialist scientific and technical skills, and explore the role of technology in the food industry, with our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing course. This 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.
Youll explore innovative food technology techniques, underpinned by the fundamental science of food and nutrition. Your studies wi...
Develop specialist scientific and technical skills, and explore the role of technology in the food industry, with our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing course. This 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/>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.<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/>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/>Our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the industrys leading professional body.<br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-food-technology-with-bioprocessing-with-industrial-training
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
D621
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B One core science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths) and one second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT. Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 At Higher Level, one core science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths) and one second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,M2,M2 One core science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths) and one second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT. Extended ProjectB 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 A levelA,B,B One core science subject (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths) and one second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £29,950 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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