Food Science BS Requirements

To calculate your complete and/or remaining units and courses for the Food Science BS Requirements, refer to the "FST Major Evaluation Forms" on OASIS under the Degree Worksheets tab. If you have questions about your major requirements, email [email protected] (please include your full name and student ID number).

 Additional units/courses are required to complete the University and CA&ES Bachelor of Science requirements. If you have questions related to these requirements, email [email protected]. 


General Food Science Option

Flowchart Sample Plan - Food Science Option

Preparatory Subject Matter Requirements (61-62 units)
  • Biology: BIO 2
  • Chemistry, General: CHE 2A-2B-2C
  • Chemistry, Organic: CHE 118A-118B
  • Mathematics: MAT 17ABC or MAT 19ABC or MAT 21ABC
  • Nutrition: NUT 10
  • Physics: PHY 7A, 7B, 7C
  • Statistics: STA 13
  • Food Science: FST 50
Depth Subject Matter (52 units)
  • Biological Science: BIS 102, 103
  • Microbiology: MMG 102
  • Food Science: FST 100A, 100C, 101A, 101B, 103, 104, 104L, 110, 110L, 117, 127, and 190
  • Food Product Development: FST 160
Restricted Electives (14 units)

Approved Restricted Elective (RE) Course List

  • Required: 14 units minimum. May be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor or from approved RE course list. All courses must be taken for a letter grade if you want to apply them to the Food Science major requirements.
    • Restricted Elective (RE) Categories:
      • Food Systems and Sustainability
      • Sensory and Consumer Science
      • Nutrition
      • Microbiology
      • Chemistry and Biochemistry
      • Processing and Preservation

Brewing Science Option

Flowchart Sample Plan - Brewing Science Option

Preparatory Subject Matter (61-62 units)
  • Biology: BIO 2
  • Chemistry, General: CHE 2A-2B-2C
  • Chemistry, Organic: CHE 118A-118B
  • Mathematics:  MAT 17ABC or MAT 19ABC or MAT 21ABC
  • Nutrition: NUT 10
  • Physics: PHY 7A, 7B, 7C
  • Statistics: STA 13
  • Food Science: FST 50
Depth Subject Matter (61 units)
  • Biological Science: BIS 102, 103
  • Microbiology: MMG 102
  • Food Science: FST 100A, 100C, 101A, 101B, 103, 104, 104L, 110, 110L, 117, 127, and 190
  • Brewing Specialization: FST 102A, 102B, 102C, and 123
Restricted Electives (5 units)
  • Approved RE Courses: FST 109, 114, 123L, 159, and 160
    • Required: 5 units minimum. May be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor or from approved list of courses. All courses must be taken for a letter grade.

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