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The Food Science degree provides a high quality, innovative, flexible and dynamic education which exposes you to current developments in food sciences in both academic and industrial settings.The degree blends academic learning with practical skills and industrial work-based learning, developing the next generation of food scientists.The Food Science degree at GCU was the first in Scotland to be accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST). The course links with the Glasgow School for Business and Society to offer core and optional business modules to increase business acumen.Developing, safe, healthy, nutritious, sustainable food has never been more important, and a food science degree opens the door to a diverse industry and a myriad of opportunities.
Standard entry requirement: BBBB: Two science subjects (such as Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology) and one essay-based subject such as English, History or Modern Studies plus,Maths/English/Biology or Human Biology at Int. 2/Nat 5 B,Minimum entry requirement: BBCC (incl Chemistry, one other Science and English/essay-based subject) Int 2/Nat 5: B (Maths/English/Biology/Human Biology)Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.A level: BBC (incl Chemistry) GCSE: B/6 (Biology, Double Science,English and Maths)ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl Chemistry, English/essay-based subject and one other Science) O2: (Maths andBiology)IB Diploma: 28 points (incl HL Chemistry) SL: 5 (Biology)BTEC: DMM Ext Dip (incl Chemistry and Biology) GCSE: BB (Double Science, English and Maths)SWAP: Science - BBB, College HNC: Relevant subject - graded unit B (incl sufficient coverage of Chemistry). Indian Board 60% IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each section.
Food Product or Ingredient Development ScientistSensory ScientistFood Microbiologist or Food Safety ExpertFood ChemistFood Process and Packaging Design EngineerQuality Control SupervisorFood Plant Production Supervisor or Manager
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