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University of Leeds · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: DB64
Food Science and Nutrition
University of LeedsLeeds, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition 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 and nutrition is a multidisciplinary subject that brings together all the sciences of chemistry, biology, physics and nutrition to the study of the nature, sustainability, and the properties and composition of foods. This course also focuses on the role that foods, nutrients and diet play in maintaining health and wellbeing and the prevention of disease. Skilled food scientists and nutritionists play an important role in understanding how raw materials are transformed into finished food products, while ensuring the food we eat is safe, good quality and meets our nutritional and... 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 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Food colloids
Functional biopolymers
Food processing and novel food design
UCAS Code:DB64
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB ABB including at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. 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
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £26,500 | £30,000 |
| 5 years | £28,500 | £33,000 | £41,500 |
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
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
87%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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