Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons) and other courses in Nutrition and Dietetics at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of University of Reading
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Food Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Nutrition and Dietetics 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 | £27500 | £29000 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £29500 | £24000 - £33000 | £25000 - £42000 |
All Food Sciences courses of University of Reading
Salary of all UK Graduates of Food Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25150 | £23513 | £26808 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23025 - £28918 | £18018 - £27328 | £19841 - £32235 |
All Food Sciences Courses in the UK
Course Description
With BSc Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training you will learn about the creation of healthier food products and gain valuable industry experience with a year-long training placement.
The role of nutritionists within the food industry is increasingly important, as consumers grow more aware of the importance of healthy eating. Our BSc Nutrition and Food Science will help you to understand the processes of food production and how these can be amended to create healthier products. The Department has strong links with industry, which means that you can choose from a wide range of training placements at renowned companies and organisations. Additionally, the course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition. After graduating you will be eligible to apply to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the Association for Nutrition (AfN) via the direct entry pathway, providing a clear and respected marker of your status as a nutrition professional.
The University of Reading is a world authority on human nutrition, food chemistry, chemical engineering, microbiology and food law. Our staff are actively engaged in world-class research and will tailor their teaching to reflect changing trends and emerging technologies within the sector.
During the first year you will study the fundamentals of human nutrition, food chemistry, food microbiology, cell biology, genetics, human physiology and psychology. You will then be able to build upon this knowledge by exploring areas such as public health nutrition, food choice and regulation, and the development of new products.
You will also gain experience of using key technical skills through sensory evaluation, laboratory-based practicals and working in our pilot-scale food processing plant. During your final year you will carry out an original project as part of one of our existing research groups, enabling you to work alongside world authorities in areas such as food and human health.
Placement
Between your second and final year you will spend a year on a paid industrial training placement. Placements can be located anywhere in the UK and occasionally take place abroad. You can expect to earn between £15,000 and £20,000.
In recent years, students have taken on a variety of roles, including quality assurance, consumer work, food technologists and product development scientists. Some placements take place at large multinational organisations, such as Kraft or Unilever, but you could also choose to work in a small independent manufacturing or research company.
You will be given advice and support on finding the ideal placement, writing your CV, and interview skills by our dedicated placement coordinator.
For more information about securing and completing a placement for your placement year, please visit our Important Information page.
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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Example below based on all graduates of Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
| 40% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Nutrition and Dietetics
All Nutrition and Dietetics courses of University of Reading
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| PTE Academic | 69 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| PTE Academic | 69 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Trinity ISE |
Costs
Tuition Fees Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £27650 | year 1 |
| International | £27650 | 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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
BDK6
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
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FAQ about Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons) University of Reading
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £27500 15 months after graduation, £29000 3 years after graduation and £35000 after graduation.
- Customer service occupations (40%), Elementary occupations (15%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 74. This means that 74% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Reading.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 142 which is higher than 70.59% of all Nutrition courses in the UK.