If you are looking for a great major that uses science in creative and innovative ways to create a healthier, safer, high-quality food supply, then food science and technology is for you. Food scientists develop new and improved foods, evaluate food for its nutritional value and safety, and establish better ways to preserve the global food supply. Programs in the curriculum focus on protecting human health and enhancing taste and convenience.
Students have four options within a food science major 鈥� food safety and microbiology, food and flavor chemistry, food product and packaging development, and food economics and marketing. Food science students have opportunities to gain skills, experience, and professional opportunities through internships in the food industry. Our food science graduates have nearly 100% career placement success into food product development, quality assurance, research, sales and marketing, technical services and regulatory food inspection, or graduate school and professional schools.
September 2025
Virginia Tech
925 Prices Fork Road,
BLACKSBURG,
Virginia,
24061, United States
Before you can be considered for freshman admission, you must complete:
3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry or physics)
additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
Some majors have other requirements, such as an additional year of advanced math or lab science. Most students who are selected for admission have completed more than the minimum requirements and have at least a B+ grade point average.
English Language Requirements:
Students taking the IELTS must obtain a score of at least 6.5, with no sub-score below 6.5 to be considered for admission to Virginia Tech. Students taking the PTE must obtain a score of at least 53. Depending on the type of TOEFL used, Virginia Tech expects students to have scores of: Internet-based test: at least 80, with no section sub-score less than 16; Computer-based test: at least 233; Paper-based test: at least 550. Application Deadline: Fall - January 15 (Regular Decision).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
