Overview

The Food Science and Nutrition Department at California Polytechnic State University prepares graduates for advancement, specialization, and leadership in food science careers and governmental agencies such as FDA or USDA. Within the program, students will be able to select one of several emphasis areas: Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology/Food Safety, Sensory/ Product Development, Sustainability, Dairy Food Science, and Meat Science.

A unique feature of the program is a required course which focuses on sustainability in the food system. To our knowledge, this program is the only one in the nation where such a requirement has been implemented.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the MS food science program will:

Demonstrate technical competency in the discipline of food science.
Design, analyze, interpret, and communicate food science research.
Formulate solutions to practical problems in food safety, production, development, sustainability and aspects of consumer health.
Communicate and work effectively and ethically with individuals and groups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Experimental Design and Regression Models

Orientation to Graduate Studies

Chemistry of Food Systems

Advanced Food Safety

Graduate Seminar in Food Science and Nutrition

Applied Experimental Design and Regression Models

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate.

You must be in good academic standing at the last college or university attended.

You must have attained a grade point average of at least 2.5 in an acceptable earned baccalaureate degree.

You must meet the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations and specific course and/or grade prerequisites, as appropriate campus authorities may prescribe.
In order to complete your application, make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, test scores, household annual income, and social security number (if available). If required for your program, you may also need to upload copies of your unofficial transcript(s), CV/resume, personal statements, names of recommenders, etc

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

22299 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22299 USD / year

≈ 22299 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15195 USD / year

≈ 15195 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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