Food Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Food Science BSc (Hons)
Develop the expertise to meet societys 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.
Youll gain essential knowledge and skills in:
- food microbiology
- biochemistry and metabolism
- food processing and engineering
- product development
- human physiology and nutrition.-
At Reading, you...
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/>- 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/>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
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
D610
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
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
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)
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
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
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.
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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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