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

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
Food Chemistry Laboratory
Sensory Analysis and Consumer Research
Advanced Professional Seminar in Food Science
Food Microbiology
Food Microbiology Laboratory
Food and Nutrition Laboratory
Integrated Approaches to Food Product Development
Principles of Human Nutrition
Introductory Microbiology
Survey of Calculus
Introductory Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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

Complete MSU’s application for admission online, including the required personal statement.

Pay the $75 nonrefundable application fee.

Request that all secondary schools, colleges or universities attended and examination boards send original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets and certificates directly to Michigan State University in an official, sealed envelope.

Have the testing agency (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT or MELAB accepted).

International students are encouraged, though not required, to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Do not send letters of recommendation, photographs, portfolios or additional personal essays.

Tuition Fee

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International

45406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45406 USD per year during 48 months.
National

43906 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43906 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16522 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16522 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 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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