Overview

The Nutrition and Food Science program at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff provides students with an advanced study program in nutrition science. The program covers advanced nutrition and human metabolism, nutrition and wellness, food and nutrition issues, sensory attributes of foods, food microbiology and food law and regulations. Students can choose an emphasis in either nutrition education or nutrition and food science research.

Quick Facts:

Graduates can pursue career opportunities as nutritionists, community nutrition educators, research assistant scientists, food microbiologists or specialists, food service directors, food laboratory managers, quality assurance specialists or weight loss specialists. They can also go on to pursue their master's degree in nutrition and food science or biomedical sciences.

Goals:

Provide comprehensive academic and practical experiences for students that will prepare them for careers in nutrition and food science such as food production, food product development, sales and marketing, and/or graduate school.
Prepare students to serve the Arkansas Delta region and the state by arranging for internships with local food producers and processors that showcase nutrition and food science-related careers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English Composition
Applied Food Service Sanitation
General Chemistry
Principles of Biology
Career and Life Planning
Orientation to Human Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

International students are advised to complete all aspects of the application process at least 60 days prior to the start date. National: one month prior.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pine Bluff, United States

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science View 305 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.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Formal application
High school transcript (six or seven semesters for preliminary admission)
Test information and scores (Official ACT/SAT Scores – minimum 15 ACT/810 SAT)
Shot record showing two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination (MMR) for students born after 1956
Official college transcripts (if you have taken college classes while in high school)

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

15660 USD / year

≈ 15660 USD / year
Out-of-State

15660 USD / year

≈ 15660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6600 USD / year

≈ 6600 USD / year

Living costs

Pine Bluff

United States

787 - 1142 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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Scholarships Information

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