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| What careers are there in Food Science? | What will it cost to study at WSU? |
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In the heart of the Palouse
| WSU's main campus is located in Pullman, WA, known as the Palouse country of southest Washington, where much of the nation's finest wheat and legumes are produced. Several small but expanding high-tech firms diversify Pullman's economy. |  |
The 600-acre campus features modern classrooms and laboratories, libraries, museums, student residences, recreational and athletic facilities, student union and community hospital. Click here to take a virtual tour of WSU. Students are enjoying the newly completed 'Student Recreation Center' (SRC), which is the largest west of the Mississippi. |
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Food Science is the study of...
| ...the nature of foods | |
| ...what causes deterioration | |
| ...how to process and preserve foods efficiently and effectively | |
Food science majors develop an understanding of the properties and characteristics of foods through courses in biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, physics, and more. Food technology courses build on this foundation and apply it to the study of processing, preservation, sanitation, storage, and marketing of foods.
Food science is the real-life application of chemistry, microbiology, and other basic and applied sciences to the production, processing, preservation, evaluation, and distribution of food. The many facets of skills learned as part of this Bachelor of Science degree help the food scientist convert harvested materials into high quality food products that are safe and nutritious. Food scientists are concerned with high standards of quality and safety, new methods of manufacture and preservation, new products, and new packaging materials/methods.
Offered at WSU: Bachelor of science in food science, minor, master of science, doctorate degree
Available at: Pullman
The ever-expanding field of food science encompasses a wide range of careers in food-related work, the nation's largest occupational sector.
Food Science careers...
| ...develop and/or improve of food products like pasteurized/homogenized milk, freeze-dried coffee, frozen concentrated orange juice, low-fat yogurt, diet soft drinks, granola bars, and lean hamburgers | |
| ...improve consumer food products on the grocery shelves | |
| ...discover new food sources and preservation methods to feed the world | |
An undergraduate food science degree prepares students for successful careers with a food industry, research, or manufacturing company in the public, corporate, or government sector. Food science graduates are leaders in food production and processing, quality assurance and control, technical representation in the sale and marketing of foods, food product development, food science research, and regulation and enforcement of food laws. The need for trained food scientists has grown steadily in pace with consumer demands for convenient, safe, and nutritious food and beverages.
At Washington State University, the Bi-State 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.
Our goal within the school is to equip the student with the skills necessary to make their dream career a reality. Courses deal with the broad range of interests and concerns which center around the processing, manufacture, safety and distribution of food, and the preparation and serving of food.
Students completing degrees in any of the degrees offered in the School of Food Science are highly sought offer by employers.
Full-time tuition per academic year for 2007-08 graduate study is $7,550 (residents) and $18,398 (non-residents). Click here for more details.
The application process involves two steps:
Step 1 Your part: |
Applying online to the Graduate School by supplying official transcripts, GRE (general) score, TOEFL score (if applicable), letter of interest stating your academic interest, resume, three names and contact information for letters of reference, and fees by the deadline dates (for Fall - January 10, for Spring - July 1). All materials must be complete before Step 2 can begin. |
Step 2 Our part: |
We will copy your application and all materials from the Graduate School to begin processing it for evaluation. |
Click here for Information to assist in acclimating to WSU and the City of Pullman.
Welcome!
We are eager assist you in your educational goals.
We have excellent teaching and research facilities, including a Human Metabolic Unit, a modern processing pilot plant and the WSU Creamery, home of the world famous COUGAR GOLD cheese.
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.
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