Food Science - Bachelor [4 Years]
$33,894 /Yr Other full_time

Bachelor of Science [B.S] Food Science

A food scientist possesses the skills necessary to convert raw food products into safe, attractive foods and beverages. Graduates apply scientific knowledge and economic principles to food production, storage, distribution, product development, quality control, inspection and sales or pursue graduate studies in food processing, microbiology or chemistry.

Careers in Food Science

  • Quality assurance
  • Product development
  • Research
  • Technical services
  • Product procurement
  • Food communication
  • Package design
  • Consumer education and protection
  • Graduate or professional school

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $31104 $31104 $31104 $31104
Books and supply $1010 $1010 $1010 $1010
Other Fees $1780 $1780 $1780 $1780
Total Fees $33894 $33894 $33894 $33894

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
SAT Scholastic Aptitude Test 1170 1600 1
ACT American College Testing 26 36 1
Duolingo Duolingo 110 160 1

Academic Requirements:

  • Self reported high school grades and official transcripts
  • Self reoprted ACT or SAT scores
  • Proof of english language proficiency
  • Personal Essay and Purdue specific questions

English Language Requirements:

  • TOEFL IBT: 88 minimum or higher
  • IELTS: 6.5 minimum or higher with 6.0 in each section
  • Duolingo: minimum 110 or better
  • SAT or ACT: minimum of 600 in Evidence Based Reading & Writing in SAT and 26 minimum in English section in ACT