University of Reading

MSc Food Science

University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom

Course overview

Gain in-depth knowledge of food safety, nutrition, flavour, sensory science, and quality on the MSc Food Science at the University of Reading, starting in 2026.

Key highlights

  • In-depth study of food safety and quality
  • Covers nutrition alongside flavour and sensory science

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include pure or applied science (or equivalent from a university outside the UK; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discounts

    Our Alumni Discount is applied as 20% reduction in annual tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Alumni Master’s Scholarships

    10 awards of £3,000 are available to alumni of the University of Reading.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Climate Stripes Scholarship

    The award provides two awards of £10,000 (this is split with £5,000 as a tuition fee discount and £5,000 as a grant towards living expenses).

    Up to £10,000
  • Entomology Bursary

    Together they are funding a £1,000 bursary to all students who enrol to study on our MSc by Research Entomology programme.

    Up to £1,000
  • Ernest Hoch Scholarship in Typography and Graphic Communication

    Two scholarships of £4,000 are available to successful applicants who have been offered admission to any MA programme in the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication.

    Up to £4,000
  • Frank Palmer Awards by the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics

    10% discount on the tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • GIIDAE Empowering Change Scholarship

    It provides a contribution towards living expenses and a reduction in tuition fees. The funds are split between £5000 towards living expenses and £5000 applied as a tuition reduction.

  • University of Reading Excellence Scholarships

    Scholarships range in value from £2,000 to £7,000 depending on the strength of your academic record.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Food scientist
  • Food technologist
  • Quality assurance manager
  • Food safety officer
  • Sensory scientist
  • Product development scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,100 per year | International: £31,650 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Reading, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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