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BA Food Science and Human Nutrition

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maine

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in food science and human nutrition degree program allows students to choose from one of three concentrations human nutrition and dietetics, food science, or food management. Food science is the study of the chemistry, microbiology and processing of foods. Human Nutrition and Dietetics is the study of the effect of nutrients on people s health and the role of diet in prevention or treatment of chronic diseases.

Program Key Stats

$33482 (Annual cost)



90 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
70

1100
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT or ACT scores, Official college transcripts for all attempted college coursework, An essay, A school recommendation, TOEFL- minimum score of 79 (iBT) or 550 (iTP). IELTS minimum score of 6.5. PTE-minimum score of 53. CEFR completed level C1.

Career Options

  • Graduates of this program are eligible for positions in commercial and institutional food service and management; food production and product development; sales and marketing (food brokers and equipment vendors); supermarkets and distribution; culinary
  • restaurants
  • and hotel food and beverage hospitality; consumer education (industry representatives and professional food demonstrators); and/or entrepreneurial ventures (catering
  • consulting
  • and restaurant owners)

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