Southwest University offers a Master’s degree in Food Science as part of the graduate programs within its College of Food Science, which is one of the oldest and well-established food science faculties in China, focusing on food chemistry, processing, quality and safety, nutrition, and related engineering technologies. The Food Science master’s program at SWU is typically a 2–3 year academic graduate program taught primarily in Chinese, involving coursework and research in areas such as food chemistry, food microbiology, food safety, processing technology and quality control, preparing students for careers in food industry research, quality assurance, product development and academic or government research roles. Research areas may include food structure and performance, fermentation technology, food safety and biotechnology, food quality and biotechnological applications under the guidance of faculty supervisors.

For international students, SWU’s International College indicates a range of master’s degree options available for self-financed applicants, including Food Science and related sub-fields like food processing and storage, plant protein engineering, and food packaging engineering. Some programs may be available with English support or components, but the standard degree instruction is still predominantly Chinese, and applicants may need to meet Chinese language proficiency such as HSK requirements unless explicitly offered as English-taught. 

 NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.