Overview

Join the leader in science, technology, and management. Students majoring within the Department of Food Science and Nutrition are prepared for a wide range of professions in the food industry — the largest single industry in the United States. California State University, Fresno is centered in the greatest food production and processing area in the world.

The Food and Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics and Food Administration program is offered at California State University, Fresno. Some of the largest and best dairy and food companies cooperate with the university to provide students with a view of commercial realities in this industry.

There is strong demand for dietitians and nutritionists by the health care and food service industries.

The department facilities include the Dairy Processing Plant, Food Processing Research Laboratory, the Food Preparation and Product Development Laboratories, Food Science Analytical Laboratory, Food Sensory Laboratory, and the Computer Laboratory. These facilities are used by students and faculty to provide a practical education founded on science and technology.

What You Can Learn

Concepts of nutritional therapy in disease

Influence of nutrition on age, growth, and normal development

Up-to-date information on all aspects of handling food, from receiving and storing to preparing and serving

Experimental approach to development of new food products

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Culinary Science

Food Product Development

Techniques for Healthy Cooking

Research Methods in Food and Nutrition

Vitamins and Biocatalysts

Food Science and Nutrition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 304 other Bachelors in Food Science 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit a Cal State Apply online and pay $55 USD (non-refundable) by credit card or Submit the Paper Application

Official English language proficiency

Original or certificated copies of in-progress or final transcripts

A copy of graduation certificate (if applicable)

Financial document (no older than 6 months) & Affidavit of Support from sponsors showing the amount and source of support for a minimum of one school year of study

A copy of the biographic information/photo page in your passport

Statement of purpose, principal's or teacher's recommendation is encouraged not required

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Out-of-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

All out-of-state, non-resident, and international students will be charged Non-Resident Tuition Fees at $444.00 per unit, in addition to tuition and fees.

Living costs

California

United States

1000 - 1500 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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What You Can Learn

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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