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  4. BSAG Food Science in Food Safety

BSAG Food Science in Food Safety

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Oklahoma State University

Program Overview

The study of food science includes all types of foods, such as dairy products, fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, and further processed foods you find in grocery stores and restaurants.Food scientists apply principles of biology, chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, nutrition and engineering to create new food products, improve food-processing techniques and ensure quality, safety and nutritional value of the food supply. Food scientists play a central role in optimizing the safety and quality of foods from the point of production on the farm until products reach the consumer s plate. Combines knowledge of food science with critical issues relating to food safety, government regulations and food safety programs being required by government and industry leaders.

Program Key Stats

$27334 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Completed Admission/Scholarship application, 90 nonrefundable application fee (paid by credit card), Copy of Passport Bio page, Test scores: ACT, SAT, PBT/IBT TOEFL (DI Code: 6546) or IELTS, Official high school transcript (average GPA 3.0 and above), transcripts must be submitted in original language and translated to English, College transcript from each institution attended (if you have earned college-level credit), Financial Guarantee documentation.

Career Options

  • Certified flavor chemist
  • Food analytical director
  • Food ingredients sales
  • Food microbiologist
  • Food safety regulator
  • Food technologist
  • Market researcher
  • Meat marketing specialist
  • Nutritionist
  • Plant operation manager
  • Product development specialist
  • Quality assurance supervisor

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