Overview

The Nutrition and Food Science - Food Science program from California State University Long Beach provides several opportunities to study abroad on a short-term OR semester basis. Moreover, students can gain real-life industry experiences while enrolled in the program through the Food Science Internship (FSCI 492F) course. A minor in food science is also available to students in related fields such as dietetics, chemistry, and microbiology. A Graduate Program is also available to expand on the education and research in food science.

What is Food Science?

According to the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), “Food Science is the study of the physical, biological and chemical make up of food and the concepts underlying food processing. Food technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging distribution and use of safe food.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Franken Food: Fact or Science Fiction

Food Science

Food Law, Safety, and Regulation

Food Chemistry and Analysis

Food Processing and Preservation

Food Product Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

All first-year student applicants must submit the following items:

File a CSULB application through Cal State Apply by the deadline
Have earned a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or "B'" grade according to the CSULB GPA scale.
Fulfill CSULB's English Language Requirement
Have completed at least 1 year of high school mathematics. Applicants to STEM majors must have at least 3 years of high school mathematics.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19646 USD / year

≈ 19646 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $471.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 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

What is Food Science?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Long Beach

Funding

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