1. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick
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  4. Food Science BS

Food Science BS

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick

Program Overview

The major in Food Science emphasizes fundamental principles of food biology, food chemistry, and food processing. Integration of these scientific disciplines is used in the development of methods for the processing and fabrication of new food products. Improvement of food quality (safety, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value) are major objectives of the food scientist. You will be prepared to be a leader in the development of new, wholesome, nutritious, and safe food products. You will be solving practical problems related to the production and safety of food and food ingredients.

Program Key Stats

$27560 (Annual cost)



66.3 %

Eligibility Criteria

3
30
65

1230
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high-school transcript and/or GED results, Extra-curricular activities, Personal essay, Self-Reported Academic Record, IBT-TOEFL score is 79. IELTS: 6 or greater.

Career Options

  • Food technologist
  • Nutritional therapist
  • Product/process development scientist
  • Quality manager
  • Regulatory affairs officer
  • Scientific laboratory technician
  • Technical brewer

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