Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Culinology from Southwest Minnesota State University is defined as “the collaboration between culinary expertise and food science and how this collaboration affects the food we prepare and serve for consumption.”

Mission

The task is to support our students in their pursuit of the gold standard in Culinology® education. Culinology® will be a universally recognized discipline, and its practitioners will shape the food industry.

SMSU’s mission is to define the future of food through Culinology® and the development of its practitioners. It will train students in developing unique and highly sought after skills, capable of creating new food products from a culinary perspective within a scientific setting.

Careers

Graduates of SMSU’s Culinology® program will be trained first as a chef, a culinarian, a food focused individual, dedicated to producing the finest possible combination of ingredients to achieve palate-pleasing results. SMSU’s Culinology® graduates will also be a researcher who uses scientific methods and knowledge to insure their creativity can be enjoyed far beyond the confines of their kitchen or laboratory.

A wide variety of job opportunities are available to SMSU graduates. Graduates may go to work with major food manufacturers, custom manufacturing facilities, restaurant chains, etc., in positions such as: Research and Development Chef, TecnoChef™, Product Development Manager, Corporate Chef, Culinary Research and Development Director, Culinary Research Technologist, Savory Lab Manager, Product Formulation Chef, and Manager of Culinology.

Accreditation

SMSU’s Culinology program is fully accredited by the Research Chefs Association.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology
Principles of Nutrition
Culinary Arts
Food Sensory Analysis
Food Chemistry and Analysis
Food Quality and Safety

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Marshall, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete Application
Get Your I-20
Official High School Transcript(s). Please submit an official English transcript credential evaluation of all your foreign high school and post-secondary transcripts.
A personal statement letter is recommended. This cover letter explains why you want to study at SMSU, what your goals are, and why you should be selected to study at SMSU.
You must provide proof of your English Proficiency
SAT or ACT Scores (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9370 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9370 USD / year

≈ 9370 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9370 USD / year

≈ 9370 USD / year

Living costs

Marshall

United States

900 - 1400 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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Overview

Mission

Careers

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Marshall

Funding

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