BS Food Science at University of Delaware

Programme overview

Contribute to the global demand for food that is plentiful and healthy Scientists wanted! With their food chemistry and engineering skillset, food scientists are highly in demand. Be part of solving one of humanity’s most critical and demanding challenges — the global demand for food that is plentiful, healthy and safe.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Food Microbiology, Food Chemistry, Foodborne Diseases, Food Processing, Food Engineering, Food Biotechnology, Nutrition, Physics. Sample required courses: ANFS159 Introduction to the Science of Food; MATH221 Calculus I; HBNS200 Nutrition Concepts; ANFS124 Pandemic Preparedness and One Health; ANFS102 Food for Thought; ENGL110 First-Year Writing.

Career pathways

Career options: Food Production Manager, Flavor/Spice Research, Quality Assurance & Control, Food Products Technical Support, Food Product Development, Food Laws Regulatory Specialist, Food Marketing & Business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udel.edu/apply/undergraduate-admissions/apply-to-ud/

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