MSc Nutrition and Food Science at University of Reading

Programme overview

The MSc Nutrition and Food Science is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) and prepares students for a career as a nutrition professional in the food sector. It covers human nutrition, healthy eating trends, food composition, and food storage, safety and manufacturing.

Department: Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences | Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Nutrition Concepts, Lifestyle, Nutrigenetics and Personalised Nutrition, and Microbes in Health and Disease.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to become a Registered Associate Nutritionist with the AfN via the direct entry pathway, and pursue careers in the food sector or food-related research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typically at least a lower second-class honours degree (2:2) in a pure or applied science (or equivalent from a university outside the UK); recognition of prior experiential learning may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. The degree should have a significant element of biological science. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0. A Pre-sessional English Programme is available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time; UK/Republic of Ireland. Part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year; fees rise each year with inflation (up to 4%). Source

International applicants: GBP 32,850 a year (2027/28). Full-time. Part-time study over two years is charged at 50% of the annual full-time fee in each year; fees rise each year with inflation (up to 4%). Source

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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