BSc Food and Consumer Science
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Food and beverage studies.
What do graduates of BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 176 UCAS points.
Is BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Does BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.