Course summary
Delve into the world of food with our MSc Food Science course. The safety, quality and nutritional properties of the food that reaches consumers depends upon food scientists. Building on your scientific undergraduate studies, this course will allow you to gain an in-depth knowledge of the science of food. Taught by academics from the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, topics include:
- food chemistry
- food quality and safety
- manufacturing and process.
Modules
Sample modules may include: *Microbes, Food Safety and Health *Food Control Management *Sustainable Food Manufacturing and Process Design *Applied Sensory and Flavour Science *Food Product Reformulation Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Applicants are typically required to have at least a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a pure or applied science (or equivalent from a university outside the UK). Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning may be considered based on relevant work and other experience.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £10550 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £10550 | Whole course |
EU | £22850 | Whole course |
England | £10550 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10550 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10550 | Whole course |
Wales | £10550 | Whole course |
International | £22850 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH