Overview

The Food Biosciences bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky combines biology, chemistry, and technology to address real-world challenges in food safety, quality, and sustainability. This hands-on program prepares students to become leaders in the global food and beverage industry, using STEM-based approaches to develop innovative, healthy, and sustainable food products. Students can tailor their degree by choosing from three focused study options: Research and Development (RDE), Distillation, Fermentation, and Beverage Sciences (DFB), or Food Business Management (FBM). Whether you're interested in product development, quality assurance, biotechnology, or food entrepreneurship, this program equips you with the scientific expertise and practical skills needed for success. Join a forward-thinking program where your curiosity and creativity can help shape the future of food and health.

Related Careers

The Food Biosciences degree will prepare you for careers in the food, beverage, and allied industries across industry, trade associations, academia, and government, such as:

Brewing scientist
Entrepreneur
Flavorist
Food microbiologist
Food safety auditor
Marketing and sales specialist
Plant manager
Quality assurance specialist
Research scientist
Supply chain analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Economics
General Chemistry
General Chemistry Laboratory
Statistical Reasoning
Nutrition
Biology
Distillation, Wine & Brewing Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Food Science View 307 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

Official High School Transcript with Pre-College Curriculum: View transcript requirements on the Undergraduate Admission webpage.
Test Scores (optional): ACT or SAT scores can be submitted but are not required for university admission.
Completed applications include an official high school transcript, application fee ($50 domestic/$60 international) and optional official ACT/SAT score (the University of Kentucky is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year).

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

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Out-of-State

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13906 USD / year

≈ 13906 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

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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Scholarships Information

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