BS Food Science at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

Food Science at UMass Amherst studies the chemical, biological and physical nature of food, and has taught the discipline since 1918. The PhD research program was ranked first in the US by the National Research Council.

Faculty: College of Natural Sciences | Department: Department of Food Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Food technology development, sustainable food solutions, culinary science, molecular properties and safety of foods, and foods for health and wellness.

Career pathways

Food scientists work in product development, sales, quality assurance, international development and food company management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-wide first-year (undergraduate) admission at UMass Amherst: Common Application including the UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11), official transcripts for any college coursework, one letter of recommendation, and a $90 application fee. SAT/ACT scores are optional. High school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including math in senior year); Natural Science 3 (with labs); Social Science 2 (including one US history course); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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