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Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Riverside, 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: yes
- Placement support: no
- 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
- Secondary school diploma and official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 250-650 word essay; English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 5.5
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 105) or an approved waiver; transfer applicants need 24 transferable units with a 2.0 GPA.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school diploma / official sealed transcripts with certified English translation; 24 transferable units with 2.0 GPA for transfer applicants; 250-650 word essay
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 72
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5)
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
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 eligibility and deadlines for Nutrition and Food Sciences. Prepare academic records
- identification and language results where applicable. Submit the official university or college application and supporting documents. Complete any program-specific requirements and pay any confirmed fees. Monitor the admission decision. Confirm international student documentation after acceptance.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $48,794 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $45 USD |
| Deposit | $200 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Riverside Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Science |
| Department | Department of public health 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
January 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
111 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 4 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $48,794 USD per year. The application fee is $45 USD. The deposit is $200 USD. The estimated living cost is $26,767 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5 (no band below 4.5), PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 100), IELTS Academic 5.5.

