Course summary
The Food Science degree provides a high quality, innovative, flexible and dynamic education which exposes you to current developments in food sciences in both academic and industrial settings. The degree blends academic learning with practical skills and industrial work-based learning, developing the next generation of food scientists. The Food Science degree at GCU was the first in Scotland to be accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). The course links with the Glasgow School for Business and Society to offer core and optional business modules to increase business acumen. Developing, safe, healthy, nutritious, sustainable food has never been more important, and a food science degree opens the door to a diverse industry and a myriad of opportunities. In a global context, there is an increasing demand for highly-trained graduates in food science and technology. The food industry is the fastest-growing manufacturing industry in the UK with over 27,000 new opportunities for skilled graduates forecast by the Food and Drink Federation in the next 10 years. Students from the GCU Food Science course are highly regarded and sought after by the food industry. All graduates undertake a full trimester in industry on a workplace and there are opportunities to study abroad
Modules
YEAR 3: ANALYSIS OF FOOD, MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS, FOOD COMMODITIES & SUSTAINABILITY, FOOD SCIENCE, CHOICE OF NUTRITION &PUBLIC HEALTH OR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT YEAR 4: QUALITY SYSTEMS IN FOOD MANAGEMENT, UNDERGRADUATE PLACEMENT, PROJECT & WORKSHOPS, AND EITHER FOOD TOXICOLOGY OR MANAGING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE.
How to apply
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- D610
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Scottish HNC - Not accepted
Scottish HND - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Not accepted
T Level - Not accepted
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no individual element below 5.5 |
Higher ESOL at C also considered
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
EU | £15200* | Year 1 |
International | £15200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA