BS Food Science at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

The food science major builds on a strong foundation in the sciences, especially chemistry and biology, and applies that knowledge to solving practical problems in food processing. It is a very hands-on program where students work in labs and small-scale processing facilities to put their learning into practice. Graduates enjoy excellent career prospects in the food industry where they can immediately put their knowledge into action developing, manufacturing and regulating the foods we ear every day.

Faculty: College of Agricultural Sciences | Duration: minimum 121 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 121 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity, Elementary Biochemistry, Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory, Chemical Principles I, Experimental Chemistry I, Chemical Principles II.

Career pathways

Because of the high demand for food scientists in industry, government agencies, and research institutions, many Penn State Food Science graduates have job offers before graduation with excellent starting salaries. Others go on to graduate school in food science with a view to more research-focused careers in academia, government, and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to this major, a student must: attain at least a C (2.00) cumulative grade-point average for all courses taken at the University; and have at least third-semester classification . Read Senate Policy 37-30: Entrance to and Changes in Major Programs of Study

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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