About the course

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 where you can spend a trimester with our partners in the University of Applied Sciences in Amsterdam developing food concepts for Europe. All students can become members of our professional body IFST. Further studies include Masters and PhD. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£58,000

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (September), 2024	Glasgow
Trimester 1 (September), 2025	Glasgow

　　

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Entry requirements for Glasgow Caledonian University

Year 1

　　Scottish Higher:

　　Standard entry requirement: BBBB (incl Chemistry, one other Science and English/essay-based subject) Int 2/Nat 5: B (Maths/English/Biology/Human Biology)

　　Minimum entry requirement*: BBCC (incl Chemistry, one other Science and English/essay-based subject) Int 2/Nat 5: B (Maths/English/Biology/Human Biology)

　　A level: BBC (incl Chemistry) GCSE: B/6 (Biology, Double Science,

　　English and Maths)

　　ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl Chemistry, English/essay-based subject and one other Science) O2: (Maths and Biology)

　　IB Diploma: 28 points (incl HL Chemistry) SL: 5 (Biology) BTEC: DMM Ext Dip (incl Chemistry and Biology) GCSE: BB (Double Science, English and Maths)

　　SWAP: Science - BBB

　　College HNC: Relevant subject - graded unit B (incl sufficient coverage of Chemistry)

　　Year 2

　　A level: ABB (incl Chemistry, Biology and Maths) GCSE:

　　B/6 (English)

　　College HNC: 15 credits in relevant Science subject - graded

　　unit A (incl Genetics and DNA Structure/Physiology unit)

　　Year 3

　　College HND: Relevant subject - graded units AB (incl

　　Genetics and DNA Structure/Physiology)

　　Academic IELTS Average Score of 6, with no element less than 5.5. TOEFL Internet-based test overall score of 78 with minimum element scores of reading at 18, listening at 17, speaking at 20 and writing at 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Glasgow Caledonian University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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