Overview

At Reading, you'll also develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in our pilot-scale food processing plant. Join Food Science with Industrial Training delivered by the University of Reading .

Become a food science specialist at the University of Reading

We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Nutrition and Food Science (Guardian University Guide 2026).

9th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026.

95% of our research impact is rated outstanding (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2*submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).

University of Reading ranks 1st in the UK for graduate salary for Agriculture, food and related studies (based on The Telegraph's analysis of DfE data on the earnings of first degree graduates after five years from English Higher Education Institutions, July 2025).

100% of our students said the course has developed the knowledge and skills they think they will need for their future (National Student Survey 2025, responders from the Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences).

100% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, responders from the Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach

Food Microbiology

Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards

Sensory and Consumer Science

Food System Challenges

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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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.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Food Science View 86 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

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Typical offer

ABB including B in two sciences (at least one must be a core science)*
Core sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Maths.
Accepted additional sciences: Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, IT, Computer Science, PE.
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall including at least 5 in one core science subject (as listed above) and one second science subject at higher level.
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM, including comparable science modules (one science must be a core science)

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Tuition Fees

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30650 GBP / year

≈ 30650 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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

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Become a food science specialist at the University of Reading

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