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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Baton Rouge, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Advanced study of food chemistry, Food safety, Product development and nutrition.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Nutrition and Food Sciences Specialist
- Nutrition and Food Sciences Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- Forty-six graduate hours plus 9 dissertation hours (60 total from the bachelor's
- 30 from a master's). Core NFS 7022
- A seminar taken three times and statistics courses
- With concentrations in Human Nutrition
- Molecular Nutrition
- Food Science and Technology
- And Food and Bioprocessing. Needs a proposal
- Manuscripts and a public defence.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) average
- Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit and at least 30 semester hours
- Official transcripts and TOEFL or IELTS scores (Duolingo accepted per score table) unless exempt.
- 3.0 (B average on the US 4.0 scale).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of a US high school diploma with a B (3.0) academic average, Transfer applicants need 3.0 on international credit (2.5 on US college work) and at least 30 semester hours.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,537 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Baton Rouge main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Agriculture |
| Department | Nutrition and Food Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $29,537 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,627 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 100.