BSc Food Science
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Food Science programme at Glasgow Caledonian University gives students skills and experiences in many aspects of food, including analysis, biotechnology, nutrition, public health, microbiology, and food toxicology.
This course is the first in Scotland to be accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST), joining academics with practical skills and industrial work experience to prepare students for the food industry.
These four-year degrees learning and teaching methods, with assessments, are different and include examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work. An important feature is that all graduates take a full academic term (trimester) in industry on a workplace placement, giving them valuable practical experience. For example, opportunities to study abroad, in Amsterdam, to develop food concepts.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and a detailed research proposal, with an optional CV, to show their suitability for the course.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need a UCAS score of 102. (A-levels at BCC grade or Scottish Highers at BBBC, which must include two science subjects).
- A minimum entry requirement of a 90 UCAS Tariff is accepted (such as A-levels at CCC or Scottish Highers at BCCC, also including two science subjects).
English Proficiency:
- Applicants need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component below 5.5.
- TOEFL iBT with a score of 78.
- The Oxford Test of English (OTE) with a score of 121.
- A Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of.
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.
New to GCU Undergraduate
Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.
Student Loyalty Discount
We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.
Up to 30% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Food Science course can choose career opportunities in:
- Food Scientist
- New Product Development Technologist
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Food Safety Officer
- Research and Development Scientists
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the BSc Food Science programme for the 2025/2026 academic session is £15,200 per year.
Admission
International applicants can apply through UCAS or directly to the university's online application portal. If you need assistance, please reach out to our trained counsellor.
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