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Bachelor of Food Science & Technology
University of Wisconsin - Stout
- Menomonie, United States
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A master's preparing graduates for food industry, academic and research careers through coursework, lab work and applied research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
Career outcomes
- Product development director
- Sensory evaluation head
- Senior food scientist
- Quality assurance manager
- Test kitchen supervisor
- Consumer services director
- Technical representative
- Doctoral study
Curriculum
- Core subjects: food chemistry and microbiology
- Food safety and regulations
- Food engineering and product development
- Sensory evaluation and quality assurance
- And food processing and plant management. Prerequisites FN 240
- 350
- 402
- 425 and STAT 320 do not count toward the degree. Co-ops and internships are available
- Thesis or capstone is not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school (and any post-secondary) academic records with English translation
- passport copy and English proficiency; BFA majors need a portfolio (12 works
- essay
- 10 USD fee) for the major; teacher-education majors need a 2.75 GPA to advance to licensure.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school (and any post-secondary) academic records with English translation, Course descriptions for post-secondary coursework
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on the new scale for exams on or after 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 115 (sub-scores 90+)
Documents you’ll need
- Secondary School Academic Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Passport Photo Page
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall 2027 by 1 July 2027
- Spring 2028 by 15 November 2027 (https://www.uwstout.edu/admissions-aid/how-apply/how-apply-undergraduate-international-esl-students). Apply online through the UW System application and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload academic records with English translation
- passport copy and English proficiency scores. BFA majors submit a portfolio after admission to the university. Receive the offer and pay the 5
- 000 USD advanced confirmation deposit. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,785 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $5,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Menomonie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Human Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 12 months (Optional Practical Training per education level) plus 24-month STEM OPT extension for degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program List with an E-Verify employer and Form I-983 (up to 36 months total for STEM) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,785 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $5,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,932 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 70 (4 on the new scale for exams on or after 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 115 (sub-scores 90+).