Overview

Food Science is a multidisciplinary field that applies biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, engineering, nutrition, and other sciences to improve the safety and quality of food products; develop new food products; and design new, safer, and more energy efficient food preservation methods.

Food scientists strive to improve the microbial and chemical safety of foods, and enhance the quality of foods through traditional and emerging technologies. Food scientists conduct research to improve food safety and quality, identify beneficial food ingredients and develop new food products, reduce food waste by extending the shelf life of foods, and identify environmentally friendly technologies to make more and better food.

Food scientists address consumer demands and the nutritional needs of the world.

In the Food Science program at Washington State University, students learn the science and the practical skills involved in production, processing, preservation, safety, evaluation, and distribution of foods.

Careers in food science

Food scientists are employed around the world by large and small food processing companies, food ingredient suppliers, food quality assurance and testing labs, federal and state governmental agencies, and academia.

A degree from the WSU School of Food Science prepares you to meet the emerging challenges, needs, and opportunities of the food industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Physics

Calculus

Food Science

Food Safety and Quality

Food Processing and Lab

Food Microbiology and Lab

Sensory Evaluation of Food and Wine and Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Food Science View 358 other Bachelors in Food Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fee

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International

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
National

14221 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14221 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

5942 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5942 USD per year during 48 months.

Global (Online): $5,839.00 / $6,510.50

Living costs for Pullman

904 - 1507 USD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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