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Food Science and Innovation (with Placement)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Harper Adams University, Newport
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Course summary

If you are interested in food and being part of a creative, dynamic and fast-paced profession then this course will give you the skills you require. It provides the opportunity to explore your interests in food whether these relate to science or society, the practical or the theoretical, people or processes.

You will explore consumer needs, nutrition, food production, new product development, supply-chains, marketing approaches, research and development, and issues of sustainability in food. You will be equipped with a broad base of practical, theoretical, and technical skills to help address global food challenges.

You will be taught in dedicated, specialist facilities, and assessed through an innovative combination of theory and real-world practice. Assessment typically includes live industry projects, creating and exhibiting new products, creative portfolios, and consumer research. We focus on a small number of topics at any one time, with frequent feedback, to help you manage your learning. You will learn within a diverse group, including international students and industry professionals.

Our food graduates access a variety of exciting, globally-connected roles, from selecting what is sold in supermarkets to creating the next generation of innovative food products. Supported by an integrated placement year in industry, you will be primed for your future graduate career and for progression into roles that include the management of brands, people, projects, and products.

Modules

Course Modules

https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201216/food-science-and-innovation

Assessment method

A wide range of assessment methods are used. Depending on the module these include examination, assignments, practical spot-tests and presentations

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Harper Adams University, Newport

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
DS01
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Harper Adams University, Newport
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Harper Adams University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
DS01
Institution code:
H12
Campus name:
Harper Adams University, Newport

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCD

With no more than 2 arts-based subjects out of 3.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

Accepted subject Management and Administration
Routes: Business Support, Business Improvement, Team leadership and Management

Accepted subject Catering
Routes: Professional Cookery modules

Accepted subject Science
Routes: Laboratory Sciences

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 88

Scottish Higher
BCCC

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language, Maths and a Science.
BTEC level 2 in Science at grade M will be accepted as an alternative to GCSE Science at grade C/4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 28

Pass with 28 overall with a relevant subject passed with 5 at higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

Please note this Level 3 Extended Diploma should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements.

For applicants taking a City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, offers tend to be in the region of MMM
Please note these grades apply only to the new examined (reformed) version of the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma which should be 1080 Guided Learning Hours. For the previous version of this course, the City and Guilds Level 3 Extended Diploma, we require grade M.

We do not accept the 720 GLH version as fully meeting our Level 3 entry requirements. If you are unsure which version you are studying please contact your school or college for advice.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H4

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

We accept the Welsh Baccalaureate as equivalent to a full A level. For further information please contact the Admissions team.

For full entry requirements, including details of all other qualifications accepted, please see our website www.harper.ac.uk

The University is happy to consider applications from those who are studying mixed qualifications, such as combinations of BTECs and A levels. Due to the numerous combinations available it is impossible to state the entry requirements for these, but applicants can expect to receive offers with comparable grades to those without mixed qualifications. For advice please contact the Admissions Team.

The University is committed to bringing fresh talent to the industries we serve and has developed a range of initiatives to give everyone the best chance to access our undergraduate programmes. Known as 'Access to Harper' our contextualised offer scheme recognises difficulties that some applicants may face and provides those applicants with an offer lower than our standard requirements. Further details can be found at https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/apply/how-to-apply/access.cfm http://www.harper-adams.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/201059/food-technology-with-nutrition

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£17160

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

This 4 year course consists of 3 years on campus at a cost of £9790 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £1955 (Fees for International students are £17160 per year with a placement in year 3 which costs £4000)

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