Overview
This Food Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry BSc programme offered by University of Reading is designed for international students. If you want to study food and nutrition at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BSc Food Science with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate food science degree.
Key features
You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Food Science degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the whole duration of your studies.
The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
Career opportunities:
Food is Europe's largest and most buoyant industry, and there is a constant demand for graduates with knowledge of technical skills and ways to tackle the latest consumer issues. University of Reading 2017 Food Science graduates had the second-highest median salary of such graduates six months after graduation (based on The Sunday Times 2019 Good University Guide's analysis of 2017 graduate salaries six months after graduation.) As a graduate of this course, you will be recognised as a professional food scientist by the Institute of Food Science and Technology. You can embark on a career within the food industry or a related sector, working for companies such as PepsiCo, Marks & Spencer, Mars, Unilever and McCormick.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry and metabolism
- Farm to fork
- Food microbiology
- Food processing and engineering
- Human physiology and nutrition
- Microbiology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Reading, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
- GCSE
Grades 9–4 (A*–C) in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications
- IELTS
A minimum overall score of 5.5 in IELTS, with no component below 5.5
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents30650 GBP / year≈ 30650 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Reading
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
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Food Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry.
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