University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus

Engineering

BS Food Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Food science applies chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to the science and technology of developing healthy, safe, convenient, and innovative food products with extended shelf life. Chemistry is a major component in food science because foods and their constituents undergo chemical reactions and interactions during thermal treatment, processing, refrigeration, freezing, storage, and in the presence of unique additives or microbes.

Faculty: College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Foundation Courses, Core Courses, Upper Division Writing Intensive Courses, Communication Courses. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . At least 22 upper division credits must be taken at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website .

Duration: 4 years / 120 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.tc.umn.edu/

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