BS Food Science and Human Nutrition at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

Turn your passion for food, health, and innovation into a career that makes a difference. The Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition empowers students with the scientific knowledge, hands-on experience, and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-growing food, nutrition, and wellness industries. Students complete University general education and graduation requirements alongside major coursework that builds a strong foundation for a variety of career pathways.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Department: Food Science and Human Nutrition | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition are required to complete all University general education , University graduation , and degree requirements, including foundational courses, which may fulfill some University general education requirements. The Food Scienc e track curriculum meets the Undergraduate Education Standards for Degrees in Food Science as required by t he Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT) Hi

Career pathways

Students complete University general education and graduation requirements alongside major coursework that builds a strong foundation for a variety of career pathways. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in food product development, quality assurance, food safety, and more.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to the University of Missouri undergraduate admission, not specific to this major: Admission to the Accelerated Master's Coordinated Program in Dietetics is selective and requires an application after specific undergraduate coursework is completed. Detailed information on this can be found in the handbook on the program website . Note: Admission is limited to a maximum of 20 students per year.

Domestic applicants: USD 16,970 a year (2026-27). Missouri resident tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring, 12-18 credit hours per term flat rate), Tuition Tier 2; the tier is assigned by major in the Cashiers Office tuition calculator (cashiers.missouri.edu/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate Source

International applicants: USD 40,132 a year (2026-27). Non-Missouri resident tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring, 12-18 credit hours per term flat rate), Tuition Tier 2; the tier is assigned by major in the Cashiers Office tuition calculator. Excludes the $1,256 mandatory fees, housing and Source

Freshman applicants can apply for the Fall term; the Mizzou application and Common Application open on Aug. 1 for the following academic year. Transfer students can begin in the Fall, Spring or Summer term.

Transfer applications are listed for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 entry.

Freshman applications open Aug. 1; the priority deadline for admission and scholarship consideration is Dec. 1 and the application deadline is July 1. Admission decisions are released from Oct. 1 on a rolling basis. Honors College applications open Sept. 15 and close Feb. 1.

Transfer applications for Spring 2027 opened May 1, 2026 and for Fall 2027 open Aug. 1, 2026; the FAFSA deadline is Feb. 1, 2027 and the deadline for general, competitive and departmental scholarships for Fall 2027 transfers is Feb. 1, 2027.

Freshman applicants apply through the Mizzou Application or the Common Application, pay a $55 application fee, and may apply with ACT or SAT scores or through the test-optional review (homeschooled students and students from non-accredited schools must submit a test score).

International undergraduate applicants have no application deadline (applying 6-12 months before the start term is recommended), pay a $65 application fee, and are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores; an English proficiency exam score is required.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

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

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