BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing with Industrial Training

The BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing with Industrial Training course at the University of Reading provides a practical approach to food science and technology. The course brings together scientific and technological principles, incorporating aspects of microbiology, chemistry, and engineering, enabling students to understand the nature of food, how it is produced, and its safety considerations.Course Content: This four-year full-time course has a multi-disciplinary approach and involves a mix of academic study and practical laboratory work in year one and two. Students take a one-year industrial placement in their third year which offers practical experience and improves future employability. The final year brings a return to academic study with the option to specialise in specific areas through a selection of elective modules.Key Modules: The course includes core modules such as Principles of Food Science, Microbiology, Food Chemistry and Analysis, Food Processing and Preservation, Food Engineering and Technology, Product Development and Sensory Science, plus elective modules such as Dairy Technology, Cereal and Confectionery Technology.Accreditations: On successful graduation, students can apply for professional membership of the Institute of Food Science and Technology.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have embarked on a range of careers in areas such as food production, quality assurance, technical management, research and development, retailing, and food safety consultancy. Prominent employers include HEINEKEN, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Mondelez International.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.