About the course

As a student in food science, you’ll study the physical, microbial, and chemical properties and compositions of food to gain a better understanding of food production and create exciting new products. With a solid foundation in the physical, microbial, and chemical makeup of food, you will ensure safe, abundant, nutritious, and high-quality food supply.

　　You will have the opportunity to gain technical experience in our Pilot Processing Plant. Through innovative research and into finished products that are served in the University Dining Halls, contributing to the Illinois Sustainable Food Project. You will also get to develop and test out new recipes in our food service establishments, Bevier Café and the Spice Box.

　　Our caring faculty are composed of IFT fellows, University Scholars, and award-winning teachers, who are dedicated to provide transformative learning experiences for our students. We welcome you to be part of a community committed in offering innovation solutions to feed our planet now and into the future. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$138,896

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

IELTS Score - 6. You must provide official academic records for all years of school you reported in the application, including official copies of all school certificates and external exam results.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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