Chemistry, biology, engineering, microbiology, and psychology intersect to form the study of food science. Learn how to provide consumers with safe, delicious, and nutritious foods.
Highlights
Craft Cougar Gold cheese and ice cream at the WSU Creamery as a student employee or through research opportunities
Partnership with the University of Idaho Department of Animal, Veterinary, and Food Sciences leads to more opportunities for collaboration
Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty
Blend of classroom instruction and hands-on field experience
Career
With a Food Science degree, you can work in:
Research and manufacturing
Production and processing
Quality assurance and control
Sales and marketing
Regulation and enforcement of food laws
September 2025
Washington State University
370 Lighty Student Services Building,
PULLMAN,
Washington,
99164, United States
To be considered for WSU admission as a first-year international student:
Complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary/high school certificate or external examination.
Minimum 2.70 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale
Preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences
English proficiency:
IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 75
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
Eiken: Level 1
iTEP: 4
Duolingo English Test: 105
Priority Application Deadline: January 31 for fall term; November 15 for spring term
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
