Overview

Food Science is a growing career field, and graduates are in high demand. Whether you have an interest in the food industry, food safety or specifically meat science, a degree in Food Science from Oklahoma State University will provide you with the hands-on experience needed to assist in developing a safe, healthy and nutritious food supply.

Key facts

Food science graduates are able to learn concepts about food safety, meat science and all industry sectors of food production and consumption. Food science alumni are able to use their background to pursue a career as a scientist, inventor, distributor, or salesperson for a university, large company, or small business. The various options allow for selection based on given interests.
Cereal grain chemist
Certified flavor chemist
Equipment sales engineer
Flavor/spice ingredient sales
Food broker
Food distributor
Food microbiologist
Food safety specialist
Fruit and vegetable producer
Meat purveyor/merchandiser
Process control auditor
Product development specialist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Microbiology
Food Chemistry
Food Safety Modernization Act
Analysis of Food Products
Food and the Human Environment
Plant Sanitation for Food Processing Operations

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 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
Starting 2027-06-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

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Domestic students: applications on a rolling admission basis, so there's no application deadline. Apply early for maximum scholarship consideration.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stillwater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

English language proficiency exam scores
International application fee is $90 and nonrefundable
Submit a copy of the identification page in your passport by email
Submit your high school transcript(s)
Complete your financial guarantee form and submit it by email

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29440 USD / year

≈ 29440 USD / year
Out-of-State

29440 USD / year

≈ 29440 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13920 USD / year

≈ 13920 USD / year

Living costs

Stillwater

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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