Food Science Msci (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Food Science Msci (Hons) and other courses in Food Sciences at University of Leeds 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 University of Leeds
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Food Sciences
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 | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £27500 | £33500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £32000 | £25000 - £32000 | £23000 - £37500 |
All Food Sciences courses of University of Leeds
Salary of all UK Graduates of Food Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25561 | £29012 | £31977 |
25-75 percentile range | £22982 - £28596 | £23267 - £34267 | £24568 - £40375 |
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Course Description
Food science is a multidisciplinary subject that brings together the pure science subjects of chemistry, biology, physics and nutrition to the study of nature, sustainability, properties and composition of foods and the changes they undergo during storage and processing.
Food scientists play an important role in how raw materials are transformed into finished food products ensuring that the food we eat is safe, good quality and meets our nutritional and dietary needs.
Our food science degree will give you a solid understanding of the importance of food in human society – from challenging current issues in food production to applying scientific concepts to grasp the complex characteristics of food.
You’ll develop your knowledge of the science underpinning the relationships between food processing, food formation and quality and safety, investigating the operations used to preserve foods and the procedures used to produce everyday commodities. In addition to considering the issues surrounding the sustainability of ingredients and manufactured products, you'll also study the effects that food has on our health and wellbeing. We’ll also encourage you to think creatively as a food scientist, designing your own food as part of a team-based product development project.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn a combination of core food science topics, alongside a range of optional and skills development modules to give you the technical skills, specialist knowledge and professional experience you’ll need to pursue a career in the food industry.
Why study at Leeds:
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology.
- Our globally-renowned research here at Leeds feeds into your course and shapes your learning with the latest thinking in areas such as food colloids, functional biopolymers, food processing and novel food design.
- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics and researchers who specialise in a variety of food science and nutritional disciplines.
- Take the opportunity to work alongside our academics and get involved in real-life research happening in the School.
- Access excellent specialist facilities including computer clusters and teaching laboratories that give you an industry-standard environment to perform experiments and conduct project work.
- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at — and build professional relationships with — UK and multinational companies such as Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Nestlé.
- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.
- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our Food Science society, where you can widen your interest in food studies and get to know people on your course outside of lectures through trips and socials such as a Summer BBQ.
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.
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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 Msci (Hons) at University of Leeds
40% | Customer service occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
0% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
0% | Teaching Professionals |
0% | Elementary occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Food Sciences
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Food Science Msci (Hons) | University of Leeds | 68% | 5% | 2% | - | - | 155 | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Food Science MSc | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £9300 | £16500 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Food Science MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £10550 | £22850 | - | Reading | On campus Part-time | |
Food Technology (Quality Assurance) MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £10550 | £22850 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Nutrition and Food Science MSc | University of Reading | - | - | - | £10550 | £22850 | - | Reading | On campus Part-time | |
Food Science and Technology PgDip | Cardiff Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £1140 | - | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time | |
Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise - Innovation Management MSc | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | - | - | - | Belfast | On campus Part-time | |
Food Science and Nutrition MSc | University of Leeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise - Rural Enterprise Development PgDip | Queen's University of Belfast | - | - | - | - | - | - | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Food Science and Innovation MSc | Manchester Metropolitan University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023