Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

The Food Science and Technology at West Virginia University 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 Morgantown campus in 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 August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Food Science and Technology

The minor in Food Science and Technology is for students interested in pursuing careers in the food industry. The students will gain knowledge of food processing, engineering, chemistry, microbiology, and marketing. The minor will broaden career opportunities to food safety and quality assurance, food science/technology, food engineering, sensory evaluation, new food marketing research, food development, technical sales and marketing, and state or federal food inspectors. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all minor courses

Minor Requirements
FDST 200	Food Science and Technology	3
FDST 308	Food Plant Sanitation	3
ARE 431	Marketing Agricultural Products	3
Electives - Select three of the following:	9
AEM 341 & 341L	General Microbiology and General Microbiology Laboratory
ARE 204	Agribusiness Management
ARE 406	Applied Quantitative Methods
FDST 365	Muscle Foods Technology
FDST 445	Food Microbiology
or AEM 445	Food Microbiology
FDST 491	Professional Field Experience
HN&F 171	Introduction to Human Nutrition
HN&F 348L	Science of Food Preparation Laboratory
HN&F 350 & 350L	Cross-Cultural Cuisine and Cross-Cultural Cuisine Laboratory
HN&F 353 & 353L	Food Service Systems Management and Food Service Systems Management Laboratory
Total Hours	18

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at West Virginia University

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown