Overview

Program Description

This multidisciplinary field applies scientific disciplines including chemistry, microbiology, nutrition and engineering to develop new food products as well as the processes designed to improve food safety and the quality of foods. Food scientists develop new foods, add value to raw food commodities and improve the quality and safety of foods.

Food scientists typically work in the food and beverage industry in the areas of quality assurance, product development, product procurement, research, sensory evaluation, sales, and food safety regulations. Graduates of the Food Science and Technology (Meat Science) program at New Mexico State University will also be prepared for postgraduate studies leading to research, production and management careers in the food and feed industries, goverment and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Science

Food Microbiology

Food Analysis

Animal Production

Animal and Carcass Evaluation

Algebra-Based Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Cruces, United States

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology View 29 other Bachelors in Food Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Have a high school degree with 2.75 GPA or above.

Official Transcript(s) with Graduation Date and GPA

Foreign Credential Evaluation report by a NACES-approved agency (preferably SpanTran) for every foreign transcript

Translated copy of official transcript from an approved translator – if official transcript is not in English

TOEFL or IELTS Score Report - unless you meet the exception for the language requirement criteria

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

26883 USD / year

≈ 26883 USD / year
Out-of-State

26883 USD / year

≈ 26883 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8504 USD / year

≈ 8504 USD / year

Living costs

Las Cruces

United States

806 - 1259 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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