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Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) | University of Reading (UoR)
Category: Degree
Specifications
省份/城市
United Kingdom
授课语言
English
课程领域
Life Sciences
开课
Sept
课程
Degree
国家
United Kingdom
骞村害瀛垂
Between RM 150k - RM 200k
Details
Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) - University of Reading · Reading, UK
Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
Whiteknights
Medium
English
Intake
Sep
Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) at University of Reading is a 3-year BSc food science degree at the Whiteknights campus. Develop the expertise to meet society’s demand for safe and sustainable food products through the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, with strong links to food manufacturing, quality, and product development employers across the UK.
Study Agriculture and Forestry ranked #19 worldwide and #1 in the UK, covering food and nutritional sciences. Nutrition and Food Science is also ranked 3rd in the UK in the Guardian University Guide.
Year one builds nutritional biochemistry and physiology, food chemistry practicals, food microbiology, food system challenges, sustainable food manufacturing, and general chemistry; year two deepens food composition, processing and quality assurance, spoilage and hazards, sensory and consumer science, nutrition research, and employability; year three centres on advanced food quality and safety, food chemistry and perception, new product development, and a research project.
Indicative total fees are £95,400 tuition with £0 application fee. Live GBP to MYR conversion appears in the fee estimate below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels ABB including B in two sciences (at least one core science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, or Food Science and Nutrition), STPM AAB-BBB, UEC AAABB-BBBBB, IB 32 points overall including at least 5 in one core science and one second science at higher level, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL 88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE 69 overall with minimum 59 in each component (or 69 overall with a minimum of 64 in each component), or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) grade B / 176 with no element less than 162 is required.
Career outcomes include food technologist, food scientist, product development scientist, quality assurance officer, quality control analyst, food safety officer, research assistant, food laboratory analyst, regulatory affairs officer, and process technologist roles.
Study at the Whiteknights campus with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Why this course & university?
#19 worldwide · #1 in UK · Agriculture and Forestry
University of Reading ranks #19 worldwide and #1 in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry in QS World University Rankings by Subject — the table that includes food and nutritional sciences taught on the Whiteknights campus.
3rd in the UK for Nutrition and Food Science
Ranked 3rd in the UK for Nutrition and Food Science in the Guardian University Guide — recognising strong teaching in food science and nutrition.
Safe & sustainable food products
Develop the expertise to meet society’s demand for safe and sustainable food products with this accredited BSc Food Science degree.
Labs, sensory evaluation & pilot plant
Develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in a pilot-scale food processing plant.
About the Campus
Study at the Whiteknights campus — home to the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences and strong links to food manufacturing, quality, and product development employers across Reading and the wider UK.
Entry Requirements
Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.
A Levels
ABB (2 sciences)
ABB including B in two sciences (at least one core science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, or Food Science and Nutrition) for entry to Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) at University of Reading.
UEC
AAABB–BBBBB
AAABB to BBBBB in UEC for entry to Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) at University of Reading.
STPM
AAB–BBB
AAB to BBB in STPM for entry to Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) at University of Reading.
IB Diploma
32 overall (2 sciences HL)
32 points overall, including at least 5 in one core science and one second science subject at higher level.
Other Qualifications
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Prerequisites
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No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Score of 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5.
TOEFL
88 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Pearson Academic PTE
69 overall with min. 59 in each component (or 69 overall with min. 64 in each).
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
B / 176 with no element less than 162.
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Programme Structure
The Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) is completed over 3 years of full-time study at the Whiteknights campus, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one
Year one builds food science foundations in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences on the Whiteknights campus. You study Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology, Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach, Food Microbiology, Food System Challenges, Introduction to Sustainable Food Manufacturing, and General Chemistry A. Laboratory and lecture work develop chemical, microbiological, and sustainability awareness for food processing, quality assurance, and sensory science in year two.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
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| Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Food Microbiology (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Food System Challenges (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Introduction to Sustainable Food Manufacturing (Compulsory) | 20 |
| General Chemistry A (Compulsory) | 20 |
Year two
Year two deepens Composition and Properties of Foods, Food Processing and Quality Assurance, Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards, Sensory and Consumer Science, Nutrition Research and Practice, and Securing a Job: Recruitability and Employability at the Whiteknights campus. You strengthen technical, sensory, and professional skills through practical work and industry-focused study. These modules prepare you for advanced food quality and safety, food chemistry and perception, new product development, and the research project in year three.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
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| Composition and Properties of Foods (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Food Processing and Quality Assurance (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Sensory and Consumer Science (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Nutrition Research and Practice (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Securing a Job: Recruitability and Employability (Compulsory) | 20 |
Year three
Year three centres on Advanced Food Quality and Safety, Food Chemistry and Perception, New Product Development, and a Research Project at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus. You integrate laboratory, sensory, and processing knowledge to design safer, higher-quality food products and complete an independent investigation. Graduates are prepared for food technologist, food scientist, product development scientist, quality assurance and control, food safety, research assistant, laboratory analyst, regulatory affairs, and process technologist pathways.
Modules
| Module title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Advanced Food Quality and Safety (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Food Chemistry and Perception (Compulsory) | 20 |
| New Product Development (Compulsory) | 20 |
| Research Project (Compulsory) | 40 |
Future Career Prospects
Main Directions
- Food Technologist
- Food Scientist
- Product Development Scientist
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Quality Control Analyst
- Food Safety Officer
- Research Assistant
- Food Laboratory Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Officer
- Process Technologist
Estimated application deadline
University of Reading offers September intake for this degree at the University of Reading campus. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
September intake
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Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with University of Reading or our advisors.
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Official source: Intake dates are set by University of Reading and may change.
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