About Bsc (hons) Food Bioscience in Glasgow Caledonian University
Food Bioscience is the application of biological and related sciences to food issues; food bioscientists are much in demand to ensure food quality, safety and security.
This is the only Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) - approved Food Bioscience programme in Scotland; it satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Institute. It is also approved by the Royal Environment Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) to meet the pre-registration academic standard for the Scottish Food Safety Officers' Registration Board.
We are the only institution in Scotland to offer this type of programme and have the strongest emphasis of any Scottish university on food and its development. You will learn about food composition, the effect of chemicals and additives on consumers and food safety as well as genetics, biochemistry, microbiology and nutrition, combined with key industry skills and an understanding of food legislation.
There's a large practical component to complement the theory and an opportunity for a placement. This may comprise food processing, nutrition, clinical and nonclinical laboratory work or food research and development.
Students are often offered jobs by their placement company, even before graduating.
Your career
Career prospects are excellent and include working in food manufacturing, production and safety, research and development, marketing and as a nutritionist or advisor.
This is the only Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)- approved Food Bioscience programme in Scotland; it satisfies the educational requirements for membership of the Institute.
It is also approved by the Royal Environment Health Institute for Scotland (REHIS) to meet the pre-registration academic standard for the Scottish Food Safety Officers' Registration Board.
Higher Secondary academic level qualification . Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1993 |
| Location |
Glasgow, Scotland |
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Number of Campuses |
3 |
| Faculty Member |
1,600 |
| Total Enrollment |
20,000 |
| Basic Tuition Fee (UG International) |
12,250 GBP |
| Basic Tuition Fee (PG International) |
14,500 GBP |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, CAE |
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below shows the estimated annual tuition fee at the university that an international student needs to pay. Apart from these there are certain additional costs that are to be covered by the applicant. The fee status will be reviewed as part of the university admissions process based on the information provided by the applicant in their application.
| Program |
Annual Tuition Fee (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
12,250 |
| Postgraduate-taught |
13,500 |
| Global MBA |
14,500 |
| Postgraduate-research |
15,000 |
| Living expenses |
1,015 GBP to 1,265 GBP per month |
International students are required to provide proof of enough money to cover the living costs for a total of 9 months or for the length of the program (if this is less than 9 months) to UKVI and be able to apply for the General student visa to the UK.
Living expenses in Glasgow are around 1,015 GBP per month while the living expenses in London are 1,265 GBP per month.
