BSc Food and Consumer Science
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 45%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Food and beverage studies.
What do graduates of BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 171 UCAS points.
Is BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST).
Does BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Food and Consumer Science at Abertay University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.