Food Science

Washington State University

United States of America, Pullman

University Rank:#423

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 39,814 / Year

Next IntakeJanuary 31, 2022

Food Science

About

Food Science is the scientific discipline supporting the food and beverage industry. Food Science is a multidisciplinary field that applies biology, chemistry, microbiology, physics, engineering, nutrition, and other sciences to improve the safety and quality of food products; develop new food products; and design new, safer, and more energy efficient food preservation methods.

Food scientists strive to improve the microbial and chemical safety of foods, and enhance the quality of foods through traditional and emerging technologies. Food scientists conduct research to improve food safety and quality, identify beneficial food ingredients and develop new food products, reduce food waste by extending the shelf life of foods, and identify environmentally friendly technologies to make more and better food.

Food scientists address consumer demands and the nutritional needs of the world.

In the bachelor's degree program at WSU, students learn the science and the practical skills involved in production, processing, preservation, safety, evaluation, and distribution of foods.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Secondary School

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a freshman, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)

Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.

WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international freshman.

College or University Transfer

To be admitted to WSU as an international transfer student, you need to complete a minimum of 27 semester credits or at least 1 full year of study at an accredited post-secondary school. WSU requires a minimum grade point average of at least 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international transfer student.

Transfer Credit for A-Level Examinations

Students who have completed GCE A-Level examinations may qualify for transfer credit. We do not grant college credit for AS-level exams. Visit our Cambridge Credit Chart for more detailed information on which exams qualify for A-level transfer credit. In order to receive transfer credit, applicants must have the awarding body send their official A-level Statement of Results to WSU.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

WSU accepts scores from the following exams. Score reports can be uploaded into the online international undergraduate admission application at time of submission or emailed or sent by postal mail to our office. Scores must be less than 2 years old.

Career

Food scientists are employed around the world by large and small food processing companies, food ingredient suppliers, food quality assurance and testing labs, federal and state governmental agencies, and academia.

A degree from the WSU School of Food Science prepares you to meet the emerging challenges, needs, and opportunities of the food industry.

Here are some of the many job titles and positions available in food science:

Food Quality Assurance, Food Chemist, Food Microbiologist, Food Safety Microbiology, Food Safety Officer or Inspector, Food Safety Auditor, Food Product Development, Food Processing and Production, Food Engineer, Food Packaging, Food Inspector, Food Tester, Food Product Development, Foodservice, Food Production (food/beverage processor), Food Company Manager, Food Scientist, Food Toxicologist, Food Technologist, Food Industry, Technical Sales, Production Management, Product Extension or Development, Regulatory Affairs, Research in the Food/Allied Industries or Federal Regulatory Agencies, Research and Development, R & D Scientist, Engineering, Quality Assurance Officer, Quality Control, Nutrition, Sales & Marketing of Foods, Food Ingredient Sales, Technical Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Food Ingredient Sales, Sensory Analysis, Sensory & Consumer Research Specialist, Teaching/Academic Research, Teacher, Culinary, Regulatory, Extension, Management, Government Inspector, Flavor Scientist, Flavor Chemist, Academic (technician, instructor or professor), Consultant, Business Management , Manufacturer/supplier (ingredients, packaging, or equipment), Laboratory Director, Manager or Supervisor, Consultant, Chemist, Microbiologist, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Cereal Scientist, Meat Scientist, Dairy Products Scientist, Sensory Scientist, FDA/USDA Research Scientist, Product Developer, Natural Products Researcher, New Technologies Specialist, Packaging Specialist, Plant Manager/Supervisor, General Manager of Research, Technology Development Manager, Regulatory Public Health Official, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Marketing Researcher, Public Health Official, Marketing, Market Researcher, Research Chef, Chef, Recipe tester, Wine Taster, Wine Maker

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Gather Your Documents

Check the admission requirements for information about academic standards and required documents.

Your application for admission must include:

Official transcripts
Proof of English language proficiency
Copy of your passport identification page or national identity card

Get the admission application and other necessary forms.

Prepare Your Information

You will want to prepare some information before beginning your online application.

Be ready to answer questions about your anticipated visa status
Be ready to tell us how you meet the language proficiency requirement (through an English proficiency exam score or an exam waiver)

You may upload electronic copies of your documents when you submit your application online. If you upload transcripts they will be considered unofficial. It is best to send transcripts separately after you submit your application.

Complete the Application and Submit Documents

To complete the application and submit it for our review you will need to pay the $70 application fee by credit card or wire transfer. If you have questions about paying this fee please contact us.

If you do not wish to upload documents into the application, or do not have them ready to upload and submit, you may mail or email them to the International Undergraduate Admissions Office when you submit your application.

Office of International Programs
International Undergraduate Admissions
Kruegel Hall
PO Box 643251
Pullman, WA 99164-3251
USA
[email protected]

Food Science

Washington State University

United States of America, Pullman

Go to Official Website