Food Science and Innovation
About this course
BSc (Hons) + Foundation Year in Food Science and Innovation, a food science degree that includes a preparatory foundation year and a compulsory placement year. The foundation year provides core skills and subject-specific knowledge to prepare students for undergraduate study. Teaching is delivered through workshops, masterclasses and mentoring, supported by varied verbal, written, practical and collaborative assessments.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: Students require six GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (including Maths, English Language and a science subject), or five GCSEs at grade C / 4 or above (including Maths, English Language and a science subject) if they also have level 3 qualification(s).
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 9%
- Veterinary nurses: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 2%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 415 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Food Science and Innovation at Harper Adams University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Food and beverage studies.
What do graduates of Food Science and Innovation at Harper Adams University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Food Science and Innovation at Harper Adams University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Food Science and Innovation at Harper Adams University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does Food Science and Innovation at Harper Adams University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on Food Science and Innovation at Harper Adams University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.