From creating functional foods that support your health and also taste good, to developing packaging that protects food from pathogens, food scientists work to ensure the foods that fill your shopping cart are safe, nutritious and delicious.

CAREER POSSIBILITIES

• Product Marketing
• Flavor/Color Science
• Food Safety Inspection
• Enology
• Global Food Trends Research

CLASSES YOU MIGHT TAKE

•  Elements of Food Microbiology
• Food Chemistry and Analysis
• Statistical Analysis
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Food Product Development

Learn about the full curriculum.

• Four-year plan

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

One of the many unique experiences available for food science students is to study abroad in New Zealand or Germany to learn about their food systems. This signature experience will provide you with invaluable experience that will serve you well after graduation.

INTERNSHIPS & EMPLOYMENT

Aurora Organic Dairy • Beyond Meat • E&J Gallo Winery • US Foods • DairiConcepts • General Mills • Nikken Foods USA • Beck Flavors • Dairy Farmers of America • Stickney Hill Dairy