Food Technology with Bio-Processing, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our BSc Food Technology with Bioprocessing course develops specialist scientific and technical skills, focusing on the role of technology in the food industry. This degree provides in-depth knowledge of raw materials and methods for producing safe, healthy food products, with an emphasis on food engineering. It includes an integrated year in industry for real-world experience, enhancing employability. Students explore innovative techniques in food technology, supported by core sciences like microbiology, biochemistry, food processing, product development, quality assurance, and nutrition.At the University of Reading, you will gain practical skills through laboratory sessions, sensory evaluations, and work in a pilot-scale food processing plant. The final year features a Product Development module, where teams create and showcase original products based on industry briefs. A year-long paid placement between the second and final years builds networks and employability. The course is accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). Core modules include Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology, Food and Nutritional Chemistry, Sustainable Food Manufacturing, Composition and Properties of Foods, and Sustainable Food Systems, subject to final approval.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course:

• Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology

• Food and Nutritional Chemistry: A Practical Approach

• Introduction to Sustainable Food Manufacturing

• Composition and Properties of Foods

• Sustainable Food Systems

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.