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Food Science with Foundation BSc (Hons)

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Develop the expertise to meet society's demand for safe and sustainable food products, and develop core academic skills, with our accredited BSc Food Science with Foundation degree. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course. It provides an excellent route to a degree in food science if you do not have the typical entry requirements.


Foundation year

The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.Your subject-specific studies will focus on basic principles in:- biology- chemistry- sustainability- mathematics.Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops.A foundation year is more than just a stepping-stone to a degree. You will also benefit from:- access to our full range of facilities and resources- full integration into university life, before your degree year begins- experience of an academic environment, and the ability to work independently- specialist support and guidance.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,650per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : CCD - BBB

Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England

The University of Reading is an international community with more than 25,000 students from around 160 countries.
Reading is a lively town under 30 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master's and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    11th out of 37 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    143 69%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    11th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.30 86%

    4th

    7

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