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Undergraduate study
Pursue your interests in food and nutritional sciences, whether you're keen to study from a technological, nutritional or business angle.
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Master's study
Develop your expertise in areas such as food science and technology, nutrition, and food sustainability with a master's degree at Reading.
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PhD study
Join a vibrant community of researchers in the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences. We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit around your needs.
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Our research
Reading has a long-standing reputation for the quality of its research in food science. 95% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Agriculture, Food and Veterinary Sciences).