Food Technology with Bio-Processing with Industrial Training

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years Food science and nutrition

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

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.

You'll explore innovative food technology techniques, underpinned by the fundamental science of food and nutrition. Your studies will include:

  • microbiology

  • biochemistry

  • food processing and engineering

  • product development

  • food quality and sensory science

  • 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. 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.

    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.

    Our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing 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-technology-with-bioprocessing-with-industrial-training

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    5435 Cooks
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2129 Engineering professionals
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000