Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products with our accredited BSc Food Science with Industrial Training degree. Led by experts from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, this four-year course contains an integrated industrial placement, and 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. **Become a food science specialist at the University of Reading** - Top ten UK university for Food Science (joint 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021). - 85% of our research impact is rated outstanding (Research Excellence Framework 2014). - Our food science graduates have the second-highest median salary of such graduates six months after graduation (The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, based on analysis of 2017 graduate salaries). **Industrial training** A key component of this degree is a year-long professional placement, which occurs between your second and final year. Placements can help enhance your employability and build your network. Previous students from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences have undertaken placements with: - Mars Food - Graze - Marks & Spencer - Bakkavor. Our dedicated placement coordinator will provide you with advice and support in finding your ideal placement. They will also advise you on CV writing and interview skills. **Professional accreditation** Our BSc Food Science with Industrial Training course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), the industry’s leading professional body. Accreditation provides an assurance that your degree meets the standards expected by the food industry, helping you to stand out in a competitive job market. You'll also be recognised as a professional food scientist by the Institute of Food Science and Technology. **Careers** 95% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18; based on first degree responders from Food and Nutritional sciences). Your degree will provide the essential subject-specific and transferable skills required in the food industry. Our graduates typically find employment in food product development, quality management, food technology, and nutritional science. Recent graduates from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences have gone on to work for: - Bakkavor - Douwe Egberts - Ferndale Foods - Innocent Drinks.

Sample modules may include: * Farm to fork * Microbiology of food spoilage and preservation * Composition, properties and analysis of food * Food processing * Food product development Check our website for more details of the course structure.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: D615

Institution code: R12

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBC including grade B in two science subjects, including at least one of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Maths.

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Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	23700.0	Year 1
International	23700.0	Year 1

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