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Food Science and Nutrition, BS

USA

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What will I learn?

From creating low-fat ice cream flavors that don’t taste low-fat, to developing packaging that protects food from E. coli and other pathogens, food scientists work to ensure the foods that fill your shopping cart are safe, nutritious and delicious. Food Science and Nutrition uses the latest in food manufacturing to turn agricultural commodities into products that consumers want to buy. A degree in food science and nutrition provides the skills needed to succeed in a variety of food science careers. The degree can be individualized by choosing between two degree tracks: Food Science and Food Business. Some careers include Food technologist, product developers and quality assurance supervisors. Food technologists are employed by some of the world’s largest and most respected private industry companies, including Del Monte Foods, General Mills, H.J. Heinz and Kellogg. They apply the principles of many scientific disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, molecular biology, nutrition and microbiology to the challenges of food production. Product developers find employment with many of the same companies as food technologists. Their job, however, focuses more on other aspects of food manufacturing such as consumer acceptability, economics, production feasibility and marketing. Developers also explore new ways to enhance nutritional value and health benefits. Quality assurance supervisors work in private industry but also are employed by government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. They are responsible for reviewing safety and manufacturing protocol to ensure that the food you eat is safe and of the highest quality. The Food Science track is highly science-based and can be adapted for students seeking to enter a professional degree program such as Medicine, Veterinary, Dental or similar program as well as a step towards an M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science or a related field.

Common Career Paths

You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:

  • Advertising and Promotions Managers
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
  • Food Science Technicians
  • Food Scientists and Technologists
  • Food Service Managers
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
  • Marketing Managers
  • Quality Control Analysts
  • Quality Control Systems Managers
  • Wholesale and Retail Buyers

Which department am I in?

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
US$36,750.00 per year
Tuition and fees are based on full-time enrollment, defined as 12–18 credits each fall and spring term.
Start date

September 2025

Venue

College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

2-64 Agriculture Building,

COLUMBIA,

Missouri,

65211, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.

High School grades

Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:

  • GPA of 2.5 or higher on a U.S. 4.0 scale
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher on a U.S. 5.0 scale
  • Average grades of 80 or higher on a 100-point scale
  • Average grades of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale
  • IGCSE scores of C or higher in five or more subjects AND three A-level certificates with a C or higher

If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.

English Language Requirements:

Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 110 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.

Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 59.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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