Bachelor of Science in Food Science/Master of Science in Food Science

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences offers a combined 41 Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science and a Master of Science (MS) in Food Science program that allows students to complete both degrees in a total of five years of full-time study. Students must be at least in their junior year of study and have completed at least 60 credits to apply for the 41 BSMS program. Students must select the non-thesis option for the MS portion of the degree, with a concentration in Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership (BELC). Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis by the department’s graduate committee. This program is limited to current undergraduates in the Food Science, Food Science - Culinary Concentration, or Food Science - Operations and Management Concentration.Be part of solving one of humanity’s most critical and demanding challenges — the global demand for food that is plentiful and healthy. Feeding the world’s population, which is expected to grow by 2.3 billion by 2050, will require raising food production by 70 percent. As a food scientist, you will contribute to feeding the world by designing new foods and exploring new ways to process, package and preserve food to ensure its safety and quality. Do you have a passion for science combined with a passion for food Join a distinguished group of professionals who are involved in every aspect of the sustainable production of safe and healthy food.Integrate and apply knowledge of food sciences in and across core areas of food science such as food chemistry and analysis, food microbiology, food processing and food engineering. Solve problems in food science using critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, skeptical inquiry, and the scientific method. Communicate food science issues orally and through writing. Analyze and resolve social, economic, and ethical issues in food sciences. Work collaboratively and independently, learning from diverse perspectives to assimilate knowledge and synthesize new solutions and ways of thinking. Demonstrate professionalism and leadership skills.

Send official transcripts/examination results for all secondary and post-secondary work to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor. Letters must be sent directly from the recommender to our office.