What will I learn?
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 understanding how raw materials are transformed into finished food products, ensuring 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 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 product 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 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 Nestle.- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.- At the end of your second year, there is the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MSci, BSc) course.- 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.
Which department am I in?
School of Food Science and Nutrition
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: ABB including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics).Where an A-Level science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.GCSE: C (4) in English, or an equivalent English language qualification, and C (4) in Mathematics.Extended Project Qualification (EPQ): We recognise the value of this qualification and the effort and skills required to undertake it, where an applicant is taking the EPQ this may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. The EPQ taken with A-Levels, for example, could be BBB with an A in the EPQ.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in an acceptable science related programme with 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 are graded Distinction. BTEC DDD in a relevant Science subject. We do not accept Health and Social Care, Animal Management or Sports and Exercise Science. Cambridge Pre-U D3 M2 M2 including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics). International Baccalaureate 16 points at higher level, with 5 each in two science subjects at Higher Level including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) AAABBB or H2H2H2H3H3H3 including two science subjects (including at least one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics). Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AABBB including 2 sciences at Advanced Higher, at least one of which must be Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Mathematics. T-Levels T Level Technical Qualification with Food Sciences Occupational Specialism overall grade Distinction.
