Overview

Food Science students from Michigan State University apply scientific principles to control, preserve and enhance the flavor, color, texture, nutritive value and safety of food.

In addition to the core program, students majoring in food science complete one of the following concentrations: basic food science, food packaging, food business and industry, or food technology.

Career

Alumni work as:

Brand ambassadors
Food technologists
Food safety associates
Food safety hygienists
Quality control scientists
Regulatory affairs technicians
Research associates

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell and Molecular Biology

General Chemistry

General and Inorganic Chemistry

Chemistry Laboratory

Principles of Food Science

Professional Development and Career Planning in Food Science

Food Processing: Unit Operations

Food Chemistry

Sensory Analysis and Consumer Research

Advanced Professional Seminar in Food Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Food Science View 329 other Bachelors in Food Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is based on:

Academic performance in high school
Strength and quality of curriculum
Recent trends in academic performance
Class rank
Standardized test results
English language proficiency for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose first language is not English
Leadership, talents, conduct and diversity of experience

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43502 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43502 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16118 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16118 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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