People are more health-conscious than ever, with the core of healthy living philosophies centering on what foods we eat and how they function to promote health. The B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition provides interdisciplinary training in both food science and nutrition.

What you will learn

You will learn how agricultural commodities are transformed into safe, nutritious and sustainable food sources. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address the emergent needs in the food, health and wellness sectors, including:

• how foods nourish the body (including metabolism)
• the interrelationship between food and culture
• how food is processed and how this impacts nutritional content
• management of food preparation and service delivery in institutional environments

You will learn about environmentally-sustainable practices, technologies and ingredients used in food production, and the impact of nutrition and lifestyle choices on human health and aging.

Required high school classes

• Senior Biology
• Senior Chemistry
• Senior Mathematics

Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

Required grade average

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

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If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

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