Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida

    Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida

    Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida

    The Food Science at University of Florida is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Gainesville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on January 9, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Food Science

    The food science curriculum emphasizes a strong technical background, with elective options important to employment in the food industry, government agencies or as preparation for graduate study. The curriculum is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the professional society of the discipline. Graduates have obtained employment in state, national and international food corporations. Most work in the areas of quality control, technical support and sales, or research and product development.

    The curriculum also prepares the student for graduate study. Opportunities to become involved in leadership roles in the FSHN Club and through national competitions are considerable. Internships in Florida food industries may be available, and these provide invaluable experience as well as contacts that can be extremely beneficial when seeking employment.

    Food science applies the principles of chemistry, biology, physics and analysis to solve problems related to composition, reactions, processing, quality, safety and packaging of foods. Students will learn to apply principles of microbiology and quality control with regulatory requirements to assure the quality and safety of food products. Emphasis will be placed on food processing and engineering in selecting appropriate methods for commercial food production.

    Before Graduating Students Must

    • Successfully complete a product development project administered in FOS 4435C, the undergraduate capstone course. The skills to complete the project will have been acquired from the required food science courses. The project is evaluated using a rubric approved by a faculty committee.
    • Achieve minimum grades of C in AEC 3030C and AEC 3033C. These courses are graded using rubrics developed by a faculty committee.
    • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

    Students in the Major Will Learn to

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

    Content

    1. Apply principles of chemistry, biology, physics and analysis to solve problems related to composition, reactions, processing, quality, safety and packaging of foods.
    2. Apply principles of microbiology and quality control, along with regulatory requirements, to assure the quality and safety of food products.
    3. Apply principles of food processing and engineering to the selection of appropriate methods for commercial food production.

    Critical Thinking

    1. Analyze and interpret analytical data using knowledge and application of food science, technology and related tools.

    Communication

    1. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences.

    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Academic Learning Compact 5
    CoursesSLO 1SLO 2SLO 3SLO 4SLO 5
    AEC 3030CI, R, A
    AEC 3033CI, R, A
    AOM 4062I
    FOS 4222 and 4222LI, R
    FOS 4311 and 4311LI, R
    FOS 4321CRR
    FOS 4427CI
    FOS 4435CR, AR, AR, AR, AR
    FOS 4722CRRRR
    FOS 4731R

    Assessment Types

    • Food product development project
    • Speeches
    • Papers

    Disciplines

    Agricultural and Life Sciences

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
    • Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

    Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
    • Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

    Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida

    • A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
    • A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
    • Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

    Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

    Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

    • Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
    • Current-year coursework
    • Honors and distinctions
    • Activities and experiences

    Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

    Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

    Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

    Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

    You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

    When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

    You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

    Bachelor of Food Science at University of Florida
    University of Florida
    University of Florida
    United States of America

    United States of America, Gainesville

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