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Food Science with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Food Science with Foundation Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products, and develop core academic skills, with our accredited BSc Food Science with Foundation degree.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Food Science course. You will also have the option to transfer to any of our other food or nutrition programmes.
Your subject-specific studies will focus on basic principles in:
* biology
* chemistry
* sustainability
* mathematics.
Your learning...
Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products, and develop core academic skills, with our accredited BSc Food Science with Foundation degree.
This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into our three-year BSc Food Science course. You will also have the option to transfer to any of our other food or nutrition programmes.
Your subject-specific studies will focus on basic principles in:
* biology
* chemistry
* sustainability
* mathematics.
Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops.
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-with-foundation](https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-food-science-with-foundation)
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A43-B34
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,D
B,B,B
Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C,C
A,B,B,B,B
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 45.0
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Extended Project
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £23,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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