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 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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IELTS

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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

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

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Out-of-State

44300 USD / year

≈ 44300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16916 USD / year

≈ 16916 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

East Lansing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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