Overview
The ever-expanding field of food science encompasses a wide range of careers in food-related work, the nation's largest occupational sector.
At Washington State University, the School of Food Science is recognized for excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education for individuals interested in these fields. You can work side by side with faculty who care about your success and academic experience.
The Food Science degree is an IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) approved program and is taught in conjunction with the University of Idaho faculty from the Department of Food Science and Toxicology.
Bachelor of Science
- General Departmental Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree requires a total of 120 semester credits with at least 40 of the total hours required for the degree in upper-division courses (300-400 level). The university has also set minimum requirements called General Education Requirements (GER's) in the areas of World Civilizations, Communication Proficiency, Mathematics Proficiency, Arts and Humanities, Intercultural Studies, and Science and Social Sciences. Students should consult their advisors for the appropriate sequencing of courses, as well as for the selection of electives that best suit their needs and interests. - To join the program
In the first two years, students will complete most of the general education requirements (GER) and initiate studies of the sciences basic to food science. Those who have taken 24 credit hours and earned at least a 2.0 GPA should certify as food science students. Junior and senior years will emphasize food processing, food microbiology, and food chemistry--all related to cereal, dairy, fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, and seafood product development and processing.
NOTE: Students should consult the General Catalog for course planning and must meet course requirements as outlined in the General Catalog in order to graduate. Click here to see what you might expect your course load to look like.
- Food Science Course List (with links to instructors)
- Complete Food Science Course List from the WSU catalog
- Minor in Food Science
To obtain this minor, 19 semester hours, half of which must be in upper-division courses are required. Particularly FS 303, 416, 417, 460, and 461 are required; other courses must be taken from the food science area. - Transfer Students
Students planning to transfer to Washington State University should take courses that will meet the 100 and 200 level course requirements in English, Speech, Science and GER's in the natural and Social Sciences. Refer to the Community College Transfer Guide for information about transfer credit either by contacting the Admissions Office at (509) 335-5586 for a copy or by visiting the Transfer Center online.
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