Change of Major to Food Science

Change of Major to Food Science

Food Science does not require that specific courses be taken to declare the major. However, it is recommended that students complete one year of general chemistry (CHE 2 series) and one year of calculus (MAT 16 or 17 series) prior to joining the major. The following information is intended for current UCD students who want to change their major to Food Science.

Students must:

  • Be a registered  UCD student and have completed at least one quarter at UC Davis.
  • Be in good academic standing for GPA and Minimum Progress.
  • Be able to complete all degree requirements within the CA&ES unit limit (225 units).

Declaring Multiple Majors

There are specific policies for each college regarding multiple majors. If your multiple majors span multiple colleges, you are subject to all requirements of each college.

For CA&ES Majors: Students must have completed 2 upper division courses in each major, before declaring multiple majors. These 2 courses should be unique for each major (i.e. you cannot use the same course for two different majors).

No more than 20% of upper-division coursework between any two majors can overlap between majors —20% is usually equivalent to two courses, but not always. Please consult your major advisors for verification.

Change of Major Process

  1. Fill out the FST Major Evaluation Form in OASIS: Degree Worksheets. 
    • Choose the Food Science Option or Brewing Science Option
  2. Create a three-quarter academic plan and submit to Food Science.
  3. Make an appointment with a Food Science staff or peer advisor to develop your educational plan.
  4. Submit a Change of Major petition to Food Science when you are ready to join the major.