Overview

Key facts

Chapman University’s Master of Science in Food Science is the perfect graduate degree program to help turn your passion, knowledge and experience into a rewarding career.

In Fall 2018, Food Science made the move to the brand new Keck Center for Science and Engineering. Spacious food science teaching and research labs in food processing, food chemistry and food microbiology with state-of-the-art equipment provide vital hands-on experiences for our students.

Convenient evening classes for working adults

Excellent graduate and alumni career & internship placement rates

Chose an emphasis in Food Safety and Regulatory or Product Development and Sensory Evaluation

Student:Faculty Ratio is 10:1

The demand for food scientists is projected to increase 7% through 2026* and job prospects in Southern California especially continue to grow steadily.

The food industry is economically stable – people must eat!

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge of core food science concepts

Identify core concepts in food chemistry and analysis, food safety and microbiology, and food processing and engineering.

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the factors that impact the safety, quality, and nutritional value of foods.

Critical thinking.

Through individual research projects, students will apply the scientific method to solve problems in food science.

Students will be able to effectively evaluate and critique professional papers and reports in the field of food science and nutrition.

Communication.

Students will be able to communicate scientific and technical knowledge in food science to professional audiences using written, visual, and oral means.

Problem Solving.

Students will function effectively in the food and allied industries to solve practical, real world problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Food Chemistry

Food Chemistry Lab

Food Processing and Preservation

Food Microbiology

Food Microbiology Lab

Essentials of Food Science

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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153 _(verbal)

153 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

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General requirements

Online application for admission (including $60 non-refundable application fee)

Official transcript from degree granting institution. If prerequisite courses have been taken at schools other than the degree granting institution, those transcripts must also be submitted.

Letters of recommendation; two letters of recommendation are required which describe your professional and academic abilities

Statement of Intent; an essay addressing your reasons for wishing to attend Chapman University and the M.S. Food Science program

Resume; a resume or curriculum vitae is required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38100 USD / year

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38100 USD / year

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38100 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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