Food Technology with Bio Processing
BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Develop specialist scientific and technical skills, and explore the role of technology in the food industry, with our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing course.
This degree will provide you with in-depth knowledge of raw materials and methods for producing safe and healthy food products, with a focus on food engineering.
Become a food technologist at the University of Reading
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Top ten UK university for Food Science (joint 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).
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85% of our research impact is rated outstanding (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
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Our food science graduates have the second-highest median salary of such graduates six months after graduation (The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, based on analysis of 2017 graduate salaries).
You'll explore innovative food technology techniques, underpinned by the fundamental science of food and nutrition. Your studies will include:
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microbiology
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biochemistry
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food processing and engineering
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product development
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food quality and sensory science
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human physiology and nutrition.
At Reading, you’ll also develop key technical skills through laboratory-based practicals, sensory evaluation, and work in our pilot-scale food processing plant.
In your final year, you will undertake an exciting Product Development module. Given a brief by industry experts, you’ll work as a team to produce an original product, which you will showcase at an end-of-term trade show. This will provide you with valuable experience and key employability skills.
Professional accreditation
Our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the industry's leading professional body.
Accreditation provides an assurance that your degree meets the standards expected by the food industry, helping you to stand out in a competitive job market. You will also be recognised as a professional food technologist by the Institute of Food Science and Technology.
Careers
95% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18; based on first degree responders from Food and Nutritional Sciences).
Food is Europe's largest and most buoyant industry. There is a constant demand for graduates with the scientific and technical skills to tackle the latest consumer issues.
Your degree will provide the essential subject-specific and transferable skills required in the food industry. Our graduates typically find employment in food technology, quality management, food product development, and nutritional science.
Recent graduates from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences have gone on to work for:
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PepsiCo
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Nestlé
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Mars
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Marks & Spencer
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Unilever.
Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Food Technology with Bio Processing BSc (Hons) and other courses in at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in food sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 | £26000 | £28000 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £21000 - £33000 | £25000 - £38000 |
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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 | £24316 | £26879 | £30582 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21070 - £26553 | £20902 - £32678 | £22968 - £38136 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Food Technology with Bio Processing, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Food Technology with Bio Processing BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for food sciences
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Qualification requirements
Two science subjects including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics.
Two science subjects including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics.
including relevant science units.
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5 including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics.
including relevant science modules.
Two science subjects including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Food Technology, Home Economics.
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBC including grade B in two science subjects, including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. | |
| PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Food Technology with Bio Processing BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23700 | year 1 |
| International | £23700 | 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, 2024
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 University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Agriculture
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- #3
- #46
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- Agriculture
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #7
- #9
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- Food Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
Student composition of University of Reading
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12230
- postgraduates:
- 4090
- Total:
- 16320
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020