
Overview
Food Science is the study of the science behind and involved with the production, preservation, packaging, and distribution of safe, wholesome, and nutritious foods.
Students will develop a knowledge base related to the basic physical, microbiological, chemical and engineering sciences as they are applied to foods. These sciences are utilized to study the nature of foods, the causes of food deterioration and spoilage, and principles of food preservation.
This skill set is also employed by the scientists to develop and create approaches for the generation of new food products to assist in feeding the world through provision of foods that provide proper nutrition with acceptable taste and texture while maintaining affordability of the product.
Graduates of the Food Science major at South Dakota State University are well prepared for professional positions within the food industry or for further graduate study in Food Science.
Career Opportunities
- Food production manager
- Quality Assurance manager
- Food safety specialist
- Research and development
- Plant manager
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Law
- Food Processing and Engineering Fundamentals and Lab
- First Year Seminar – Dairy and Food Science
- Seminar
- Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
Dairy Foods
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Family & Consumer Science Nutrition & Dietetics Food Sciences View 285 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application Note: New and transferring international (F-1 visa) undergraduate students should be at least 17 years of age by the time they begin their studies at SDSU.
- Grade Point Average (GPA)
New undergraduate students should have the equivalent of a 2.6 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the US
Transfer students who have completed 30 or more credits at another US college or university should have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Academic Records
- English Language Proficiency
- All new undergraduate students (not transfer students) are required to provide proof of their English language proficiency. Scores must be submitted within two years of taking the test. Students from certain countries and based on their educational background may not have to submit scores.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
11280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 376 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
11280 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 376 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
7770 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 259 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Brookings
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.