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Food Science Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor's & Master's
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Food Science with Business with Industrial Training BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 126 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-food Business Management BSc (Hons) | Royal Agricultural University | 54% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £11000 | 97 | Cirencester | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-Food Business Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Royal Agricultural University | 54% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £11000 | 97 | Cirencester | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-food Business Management with Placement Year BSc (Hons) | Royal Agricultural University | 54% | 5% | 4% | £9250 | £11000 | 97 | Cirencester | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-Food Marketing with Business (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 86% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £11250 | 143 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science with Business BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 126 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-Food Marketing with Business (top-up) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 86% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £11250 | 143 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 96% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 171 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Culinary Innovation BSc (Hons) | University College Birmingham | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £11500 | 101 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition (4 years) Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 143 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 96% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25000 | 131 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Nutrition and Food Science BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 77% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £23700 | 133 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 100% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £23700 | 160 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science & Nutrition With Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 100% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14500 | 160 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 100% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14500 | 160 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology with Nutrition (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 86% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £11250 | 119 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Biotechnology MSc | Teesside University | 87% | 0% | 3% | £6500 | £13000 | 148 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science MSc | London Metropolitan University | 87% | 0% | 3% | £1035 | £1805 | 148 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Food Science MSc | University of Reading | 87% | 0% | 3% | £10550 | £22850 | 148 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology (Quality Assurance) MSc | University of Reading | 87% | 0% | 3% | £10550 | £22850 | 148 | Reading | On campus Part-time | |
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Agri-Food Technology MSc | University of Lincoln | 87% | 0% | 3% | £45 | £89 | 148 | Lincoln | On campus Part-time | |
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Agri-Food Technology with Professional Practice MSc | University of Lincoln | 87% | 0% | 3% | £8100 | £16000 | 148 | Lincoln | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science (4 years) Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 137 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology and Product Development (with placement) FdSc | Harper Adams University | 85% | 2% | 8% | £9250 | £11250 | 99 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Technology BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13000 | 104 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology with Bio Processing BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 129 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science with International Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 116 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology and Product Development (with Placement) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 85% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £11250 | 112 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Food and Consumer Science BSc (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £14000 | 171 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology and Product Development (top-up) BSc (Hons) | Harper Adams University | 85% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £11250 | 112 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology with Bio-Processing with Industrial Training BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 92% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 129 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25000 | 131 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science with Industrial Training BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 90% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23700 | 138 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Technology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 81% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £13000 | 104 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science with Foundation BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 92% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £23700 | 116 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Technology and Product Development (Extended) (with Placement) BSc | Harper Adams University | 85% | 0% | 4% | £9250 | £11250 | 112 | Newport | On campus Full-time | |
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Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise PgCert | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | - | - | - | Belfast | On campus Part-time | |
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Food Science and Innovation PgDip | Manchester Metropolitan University | 96% | 0% | 10% | £8500 | - | 171 | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Innovation MSc | University of Chester | 96% | 0% | 10% | - | - | 171 | Chester | On campus Part-time | |
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Food Science and Innovation FdSc | Reaseheath College | 79% | 5% | 19% | £9250 | £11800 | - | Nantwich | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition MSc | University of Leeds | 87% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 148 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 85% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 138 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) | Northumbria University | 84% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 134 | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 85% | 0% | 5% | - | - | 138 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science (Food Biotechnology) MSc | University of Leeds | 87% | 0% | 3% | - | - | 148 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Technology PgDip | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 87% | 0% | 3% | £1200 | - | 148 | Cardiff | On campus Part-time | |
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Food Sciences PhD/MPhil/MRes MRes | The University of Nottingham | 96% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 137 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-Food Technology FdSc | Anglia Ruskin University | 96% | 0% | 0% | £7500 | - | 137 | Cambridge | On campus Full-time | |
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Agri-Food Technology [with Foundation Year] FdSc | Anglia Ruskin University | 85% | 2% | 8% | £7500 | - | 99 | Cambridge | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | University of Leeds | 87% | 0% | 0% | - | - | 148 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Technology (3 Years or 4 Years including Foundation) BSc (Hons) | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | 20% | £9000 | £13000 | 98 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | Coventry University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science (GCU Pathways) BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 92% | - | - | - | - | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 92% | - | - | £9250 | £12250 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
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Food Science and Technology BSc | Nottingham Trent University | 72% | 2% | 7% | - | - | 132 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
83
/100
833 students of Food Science in the UK replied
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2021
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Food Science
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24000 | £26155 | £28200 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27000 | £21466 - £31586 | £22300 - £36600 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Food Science courses of UK
All Food Science courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24346 | £26817 | £31926 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £27346 | £25231 - £33019 | £24021 - £40064 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Food Science
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Current jobs
Among graduates of Food Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
Typical employers for graduates of Food Science
- Food Manufacturers
- Food Producers
- Food Retailers
- Technical Service Providers
- Government Departments
- National Health Services
Specialisations within Food Science
- Food Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Sensory and Consumer Sciences
- Food Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Innovation
- Nutrition and Regulation
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Food Science who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Food Science (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Food Science at Queen's University of Belfast
20% | Engineering professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professi |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Grading Distribution
Students of Food Science in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Food Science
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Food Science.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Food Science.
FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Food Science studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Master of Science - MSc
- Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
- Bachelor of Science - BSc
- Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
- Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
- Master of Research - MRes
- Master of Philosophy - MPhil
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Food Science and Nutrition at Canterbury Christ Church University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 100 out of 100 among 7 respondents.
The median salary of graduates of Food Science was £24000 15 months after graduation, £26155 3 years after graduation and £28200 5 years after graduation.