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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Science in Food Science
California State University - Long Beach
- Long Beach, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A food science option within the Nutrition and Food Science BS.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Nutrition and Food Science in Food Science. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
- not verified university learning objectives.
Career outcomes
- Health Program Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Wellness Specialist
Curriculum
- Food science option of the Nutrition and Food Science degree. The department page gives no units
- courses or careers. Units and required courses are published in the catalogue rather than on this page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Freshmen: high school completion with at least 1 year of mathematics (3 years for STEM majors)
- minimum 3.0 GPA (B)
- the English requirement; transfers from college accepted; music and dance need an audition; some majors (design
- nursing
- film options) have extra selection steps.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
High school completion (freshmen; at least 1 year of high school mathematics, 3 years for STEM majors; A-G courses if US high school; IGCSE: 5 subjects incl. 2 A/AS) or transfer from college; music and dance need audition
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 61
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 43
- Cambridge 162
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Typically
- a passport copy
- academic transcripts
- graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.
How to apply
- Review admission requirements and available intakes for Nutrition and Food Science in Food Science. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,646 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Human Services |
| Department | Family and Consumer Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional funding may exist, but program eligibility, award amount and deadlines are not independently confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 4 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $19,646 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,332 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 43, Cambridge 162, IELTS Academic 6.

