Overview

This Food and Nutrition Science major at Florida State University gives students an in-depth understanding of various scientific aspects of nutrition and food.

Quick Facts:

Students study nutrient functions and requirements, metabolism, food quality and safety, the composition and chemical properties of foods, and changes in foods caused by processing, storage and preparation. Besides studying nutrition, food science, biology and microbiology, majors must take physics and complete extensive coursework in organic and analytical chemistry.
The major has a strong science base that prepares students for job opportunities in the food industry, government agencies, careers in the medical field, and graduate study in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Marketing Concepts

General Biochemistry

Food and the Consumer

Biological Science

Principles of Microeconomics

General Genetics

Sensation and Perception with Laboratory

Animal Sensory Processes with Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

Medicine Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 513 other Bachelors in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Florida State University receives over 30,000 freshman applications each year; therefore, admission to the University is a competitive process.

It is based on graduating from a recognized secondary school with specific academic subjects, a strong performance in all subjects, and test scores.

Because of the number of applications we receive, satisfying minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20063 USD / year

≈ 20063 USD / year
Out-of-State

20063 USD / year

≈ 20063 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5604 USD / year

≈ 5604 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Tallahassee

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