Food Science
University of ReadingFood Science BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Reading, based in Reading, taught full-time over 3 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £29,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB.
A-Level Entry
ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
89.3%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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.
You'll gain essential knowledge and skills in:
- food microbiology
- biochemistry and metabolism
- food processing and engineering
- product development
- human physiology and nutrition.
At Reading, you'll also develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in our pilot-scale food processing plant.
Our BSc Food Science course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the industry’s leading professional body.
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-science
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Reading
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Food science and nutrition
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £29,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ