Overview

The Food Science (Hons) degree from Glasgow Caledonian University blends academic learning with practical skills and industrial work-based learning, developing the next generation of food scientists.

The Food Science degree at GCU was the first in Scotland to be accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). The course links with the Glasgow School for Business and Society to offer core and optional business modules to increase business acumen.

Developing, safe, healthy, nutritious, sustainable food has never been more important, and a food science degree opens the door to a diverse industry and a myriad of opportunities.

Graduate opportunities

In a global context, there is an increasing demand for highly-trained graduates in food science and technology. The food industry is the fastest-growing manufacturing industry in the UK with over 27,000 new opportunities for skilled graduates forecast by the Food and Drink Federation in the next 10 years.

Students from the GCU Food Science course are highly regarded and sought after by the food industry. All graduates undertake a full trimester in industry on a workplace and there are opportunities to study abroad where you can spend a trimester with our partners in the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam developing food concepts for Europe.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Chemistry
Food Manufacture
Nutrition and Public Health
Microbiology
Project Management and Risk
Analysis of Food

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

121

Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Food Science View 91 other Bachelors in Food Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

Schedule TOEFL®

OTE

121

Other requirements

General requirements

Year 2 entry:Standard entry requirement:

HNC in Biological/Biomedical Science/Applied Sciences with B in Graded Unit.
Specific units required

Year 3 entry:Standard entry requirement:

HND in Biological/Biomedical Science/Applied Sciences with Graded Unit BB
Specific units required

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 24 months.

RUK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Glasgow

620 - 1012 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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