Food Science

The Institute of Food Technologists defines food science as "the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public".

This is a relatively new field and there are a variety of sub-fields that continue to evolve and develop. You may also find that food security and agricultural development linked to the food chain could be included in this area.

Good to Know

Universities Offering Degrees within

Food Science

Institution Name	Country	Campus Style	Institution Size	Selectivity	Education Model
Carleton University	Canada	Nestled between the Rideau River & Rideau Canal in the heart of Canada's capital city, Ottawa	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Open Admission (almost all admitted) - For most programs, if a student meets the requirements, they will be admitted.	Over 26 degrees & over 200 programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore	Italy	Each campus is strictly connected to the territory where it is located and the programmes delivered.	Very Large Institution >30,000	Selective (25-50% admitted)	Multidisciplinary (13 different Schools)
Keele University		One of the largest campuses in the UK. Birmingham and Manchester are both within easy reach by train	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees
Minerva University	USA, South Korea, India, Germany, Argentina, UK and Taiwan.	Safe, welcoming residences in dynamic urban environments	Small Institution <5000	Extremely Selective (<10% admitted) - https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/undergraduate-program/admissions/applicant-qualifications/	Fully active learning in every class. Small, engaging seminar format.
Northumbria University	UK	City Campus	Very Large Institution >30,000		Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Oxford Brookes University	UK	Suburban Campus	Medium Institution 5000-15,000	Our entry requirements vary from course to course. They range from 104-136 UCAS tariff points.	Our graduates are known for their employability, students benefit from our strong industry links.
University of Surrey	UK	Suburban Campus	Large Institution 15,000-30,000	Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)	Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Single Focus Institution (e.g. Business School, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution

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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc	Sport & Exercise Nutrition
BSc	Sustainable Food Production
BSc	Nutritional Sciences
BSc	Food Technology
BSc	Animal Management
BSc	Poultry Science
BSc	Dairy Science

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Useful Skills

	Idea Visualisation
	ICT
	Note Taking
	Practical (working with your hands)
	Analytical
	Mathematical
	Data Manipulation
	Staying Motivated / Working Hard
	Organisation
	Design Mindset