California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo offers MA/MS in Food Science and Technology, a master's degree in Agriculture programme in San Luis Obispo, United States. Teaching is in en.
Also offered as: Bachelor's Degree
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Agriculture
Language: en
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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The M.S. in Food Science prepares graduates for advancement and leadership in food science careers, including roles in government agencies. Students choose an emphasis such as food chemistry, food microbiology and safety, sensory and product development, sustainability, dairy food science or meat science, and complete a required course on sustainability in the food system.
Applicants submit a statement of purpose, transcripts, a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Admission is for the Fall term, and non Cal Poly applicants take the GRE. Graduate applicants apply through Cal State Apply, and international applicants must also demonstrate English proficiency under the university requirements.
The program is taught on the San Luis Obispo campus of Cal Poly and is described in the 2026-2028 academic catalog, which sets out the admission rules, the culminating experience and the learning objectives students are expected to meet.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.50 / 4
Admission Requirements: Cal State Apply with statement of purpose, transcripts, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation; bachelor's degree in food science or a related science, chemistry or engineering field; GRE required for non Cal Poly applicants; fall admission only.
Type
Test
Min / Max
Status
Notes
Standardized Test
GRE General Test
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Optional
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Gpa
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2.50 GPA (4.0 scale)
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