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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: D610
Food Science
University of LeedsLeeds, England
4 yearsDuration
£33,700Per Year (Intl)
£32,750Home Fee
68%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BSc (Hons) Food Science at University of Leeds. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Food science is a multidisciplinary subject that brings together the pure science subjects of chemistry, biology, physics and nutrition to the study of nature, sustainability, properties and composition of foods and the changes they undergo during storage and processing. Food scientists play an important role in understanding how raw materials are transformed into finished food products, ensuring the food we eat is safe, good quality and meets our nutritional and dietary needs. Our food science degree will give you a solid understanding of the importance of food in human society – from chal... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £32,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Food colloids
Functional biopolymers
Food processing and novel food design
UCAS Code:D610
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including two science subjects. At least one from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Other suitable science subjects include: Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Psychology, Sociology, Sports Science and Statistics. The WJEC Level 3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition with a distinction grade is considered a suitable science subject. If you are studying any other social science, physical science, engineering or design subject, please contact our Admissions Team, who can advise on eligibility as a second science. Where an A-Level science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£33,700
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£134,800
Home Student Fee
£32,750
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £23,500 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £34,000 | £40,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH06-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
74%
Overall
Teaching on my course
68%Learning opportunities
74%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
76%Organisation and management
74%Learning resources
90%Student voice
62%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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