We are 16th in the world for Food Science (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023: Agriculture & Forestry – including Food and Nutritional Sciences). You'll study in one of the UK's largest food and nutritional sciences departments, with extensive facilities that enable us to engage in diverse teaching and research.
At Reading, you will have the opportunity to learn from world-leading experts, giving you the best start to your career in food and nutritional sciences. Our understanding of these subjects has informed public health advice and helped the food industry to develop new products that deliver great taste in a healthy package.
As well as strong links with industry and versatile facilities, we believe in a hands-on approach to learning. You will have the opportunity to gain industry experience, with a placement year during your programme. The diversity of employers we work with means that we can find relevant placements for most food-related career paths. We have a history of placements with world famous brands such as Allied Bakeries, Mars Food, Nestle, Marks & Spencer, Hovis and more.