Food Science BSc (Hons)
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Food Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Food Sciences at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Food Sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Food Sciences courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Food Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £24500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £26500 | £19500 - £27500 | £24000 - £33500 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture, Food and Related Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25561 | £29012 | £31977 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22982 - £28596 | £23267 - £34267 | £24568 - £40375 |
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Our accredited food science course gives you the scientific knowledge and technical skills to:
- Design and engineer innovative food
- Enhancing taste, texture and nutrition
- Develop sustainable ingredients
- Make food safe and affordable
You'll learn how to apply science to create sustainable, nutritious, safe food. Using our specialist food facilities you'll investigate the properties of foods:
- Food processing facility - learn about different technologies and engineering
- Quality control lab - use equipment to assess product and process quality
- Teaching lab - learn about the role of microbiology in food safety and production
- Flavour lab - use our world class lab to understand flavour chemistry
- Sensory science centre - test consumer preferences and understand how we perceive flavour
We have strong links with industry, which means that you'll get plenty of exposure to food companies. In the third year, you'll develop a new food product and present this to industry guests. There is also the opportunity to enter Ecotrophelia, a European food innovation student competition.
You have the opportunity to apply to additional year options after you start your degree:
- Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three
- Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Food Sciences courses of The University of Nottingham
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Food Science BSc (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
| 35% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Food Sciences
All Food Sciences courses of The University of Nottingham
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum 55 in each element. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | Minimum 59 in each element |
Costs
Tuition Fees Food Science BSc (Hons)
| EU | £28600 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £28600 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Nottingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Nottingham in related subject specific rankings.
Agriculture
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- #14
- #138
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of The University of Nottingham
About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Food Science”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Food and Consumer Science BSc (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 | 137 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 98% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27650 | 146 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Food Technology with Bio-Processing with Industrial Training BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 91% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27650 | 146 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Food Science BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 92% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 142 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 169 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Nutrition and Food Science BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 84% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £27650 | 144 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
