ReaMSc Food ScienceUniversity of Reading · Reading, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition (2026/27 rates): £31,650
Fields: Biology, Chemistry

Application Cycle

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Application opens (2026/27 dates): Rolling admission
Application deadline (2026/27 dates): Rolling admission

This program uses rolling admissions without fixed deadlines and reviews applications as they arrive until spaces are filled. Applying early is strongly recommended.

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Personal statement outlining academic performance, interest in master's study, and relevant experience.

CV or resume

Up-to-date CV outlining education and experience.

References x 2

Two academic and/or professional referees; invite link valid for 20 days.

Academic transcript(s)

Full transcripts of all degree programmes taken; certified English translation if not in English.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Lower second-class (2:2) in a pure or applied science; or international equivalent.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Pure or applied science undergraduate background.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (5.5 each component); Or equivalent. Required if prior study was not in English.
TOEFL: 88 overall (L17, W17, R18, S20); Official Reading equivalence for IELTS 6.5 with no element less than 5.5.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source