Study Food Science at University of Reading in the UK, School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products with our accredited BSc Food Science degree.Led by experts from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, this three-year course will equip you with a full understanding of food production processes.You'll gain essential knowledge and skills in:- food microbiology- biochemistry and metabolism- food processing and engineering- product development- 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.For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/food-and-nutrition-ug/bsc-food-science

Which department am I in?

School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£30,650.00 (US$ 39,582) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£31,800.00 (US$ 41,067) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

2 science subjects at grade B (including at least 1 core science).Core science subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science. Acceptable second science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Computer Science, IT, PE, Sport, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.