Food sciences degrees in the UK

There are 22 food sciences courses at 9 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 93%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 112 UCAS points. 90% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £30,000. 10 courses offer a placement year.

Courses22
Median satisfaction93%
In work or study90%
Median salary£30,000

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BSc (Hons) Food Science Basingstoke College of Technology 3 years · Full-time · University of Reading
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
94%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).Optional placement yearOptional foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Bakery and Patisserie Technology University College Birmingham 3 years · Full-time · University College Birmingham
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
95%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality that academic, vocational and professional standards achieved are appropriate and programme content and delivery meet international Institute of Hospitality benchmark standards.
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FdSc Bakery and Patisserie Technology University College Birmingham 2 years · Full-time · University College Birmingham
Entrants’ UCAS points
Under 48
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
75%
Median salary
£24,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Hospitality that academic, vocational and professional standards achieved are appropriate and programme content and delivery meet international Institute of Hospitality benchmark standards.
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BSc (Hons) Food Science THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 3 years · Full-time · The University of Leeds
Entrants’ UCAS points
144–159
Student satisfaction
83%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Food Science THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 4 years · Full-time · The University of Leeds
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
82%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£31,000
Accredited: Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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