Food Science Degree

Successful graduation will result in a BSc.

If you are someone who is fascinated by food, enjoys the science behind the sandwich and considers the big food debate a career in the chilled food sector could be for you. Diet, health, safety, manufacturing, production and global sustainability issues are all encompassed within this hugely diverse area.

A food science-based degree is sought after by many employers and is available at a number of universities:

• University of Abertay Dundee

• The College of Agricultural Food and Rural Enterprise (Loughry)

• Bath Spa University

• University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

. Harper Adams University College

• Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

• University of Huddersfield

• University of Leeds

• London South Bank University

• Manchester Metropolitan University

• Northumbria University

• University of Nottingham

• University of Plymouth

• University of Reading

• Scottish Agricultural College

• Sheffield Hallam University

• University of Surrey

Most universities run combined degrees and there are many to choose from depending on your preferred area; Food Science and Microbiology, Nutrition, Business, Technology and so on.

Degree Length

Most degree courses are 3 years or 4 with a year’s placement.

Assessment

Typically the main means of assessment is by exam.

Entry Requirements

Most universities require at least two science subjects at A Level.

Career Opportunities

You can find out more through our site. Chilled prepared food is a growing sector with a plethora of food-based jobs. Graduates are highly sought after for management, laboratory, academic, research and boardroom posts. For example, the University of Surrey claims to place more than 85% of their graduates into graduate level jobs.

The IFST Careers page lists further information about  careers in food science: http://www.foodtechcareers.org