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BSc Food Science with Foundation

University of Reading

Institution
University of Reading
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc Food Science with Foundation
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
D611
Typical offer
A-level BBB

Entry requirements

A level: BBB - for applicants without a core science subject CCC - for applicants with a core science subject Core science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Food Science and Nutrition. IB: 30 - for applicants without a high level core science subject 24 - for applicants with a high level core science subject Core sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Food Science and Nutrition. If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question .

About this course

BSc in Food Science and Nutrition. Core topics include control systems, laboratory techniques, data analysis, statistics, research methods, and communication and writing. The four-year programme includes a foundation year before progression to the standard three-year BSc. A research project module is completed in the final year.

Modules

  • Foundation Biology 1
  • Foundation Biology 2
  • Foundation Chemistry 1
  • Foundation Chemistry 2
  • Academic and Scientific skills: Foundations for tackling Global Challenges 1
  • Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology
  • Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food System Challenges
  • Introduction to Sustainable Food Manufacturing
  • General Chemistry A
  • Composition and Properties of Foods
  • Food Processing and Quality Assurance
  • Food Spoilage, Preservation and Hazards
  • Sensory and Consumer Science
  • Nutrition Research and Practice
  • Securing a Job: Recruitability and Employability
  • Advanced Food Quality and Safety
  • Food Chemistry and Perception
  • New Product Development
  • Research Project