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Food
Science and
Innovation
This role focuses on
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consumer needs nutrition and
food production As a a a a professional in in in in this field of work you would be involved in in in in product development supply-chains marketing approaches and
research The aim of the food scientist is is is to address issues surrounding food sustainability and
development Food
science is an an exciting multi- disciplinary field that involves chemistry chemistry biochemistry microbiology nutrition and
engineering Routes
You can get into this job through:
• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role University
A foundation degree higher national diploma or degree in:
• food science • food studies
• food technology You’ll usually need:
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent including English maths and
science • 1 or or 2 A levels or or equivalent for a a foundation degree or or higher national diploma • 2 to 3 A levels or equivalent for a degree Apprenticeship There are no set entry requirements but it may help you you to get in if you you have:
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent including English and
maths for an an advanced apprenticeship
Salary
Average base salary pay range is £26 000-£41 000 000