Food Safety and Quality

    Certificate in Food Safety and Quality at Kansas State University

    Certificate in Food Safety and Quality at Kansas State University

    The Food Safety and Quality at Kansas State University is a Full Time Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Manhattan , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.

    About Certificate in Food Safety and Quality

    A non-degree undergraduate certificate in Food Safety and Quality requires the completion of 20 K-state semester credit hours of Food Science or closely related courses (transfer credit will not be applied).

    Eligibility
    The Food Safety and Quality non-degree undergraduate certificate is open to students who live in the United States or are active duty American military.


    Prerequisite course requirements: College chemistry, biology, and microbiology must be completed before starting the certificate program. Additional course prerequisites may exist for elective courses.


    Application Process
    The Food Safety and Quality non-degree undergraduate certificate program has an application fee.  Apply online and pay the application fee using the undergraduate application. You must be admitted at least 30 days prior to the semester beginning. 

    Starting Dates
    Fall semester begins in late-August, spring semester begins in mid-January, and summer semester begins in mid-May.

    Courses
    A current listing of courses (and cost per course) can be accessed at the K-State Global Campus website (click on search for an online class). Courses can be used towards a Bachelor Degree.

    All information on degrees and courses offered can be accessed via the Food Science Institute website.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Food Safety and Quality at Kansas State University

    Entry Requirements

    • High school curriculum from an accredited secondary school.
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) on a 4.0 scale in high school coursework.

    Transcripts

    If you are admitted in your final year of school, we will need your final transcript when you arrive at K-State.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply

    Our online application takes about 30 minutes to complete.

    Submitting your application for admission will also trigger an automatic review of your eligibility for general university scholarships/awards.

    Admission and scholarship priority dates:

    • Spring start - Nov. 1
    • Summer/Fall start - Feb.1

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    Certificate in Food Safety and Quality at Kansas State University
    Kansas State University
    Kansas State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Manhattan

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