Food Science BSc (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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4 Years

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

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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 ...Read more

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.

Graduate 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 where you can spend a trimester with our partners in the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam developing food concepts for Europe.

Assessment methods

We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.

Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.

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A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC Grades / Points required

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):

Pass Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

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Scottish HND:

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T Level:

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to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology and Life & Health Science

to include two science subjects e.g. Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Application of Math, Psychology or Environmental Science

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

including two sciences at HL 4

including two sciences at HL 4

to include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths

in relevant Applied Science or Science

Level 1: HNC relevant subject including sufficient Chemistry with graded unit C Year 2: HNC 15 credits in relevant subject - graded unit B to include Genetics, DNA Structure and Human Physiology/Human Body Structure and Function

Year 3: HND in relevant subject - graded units BB to include Genetics, DNA Structure and Human Physiology /Human Body Structure and Function and Human Metabolism

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,200 per year

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£15,200 per year

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Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road Glasgow Glasgow, City Of G4 0BA United Kingdom
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