About this program
About
Food scientists are more than “foodies” — they use chemistry, biology, engineering and creativity to produce food that is sustainable, safe and nutritious. Our graduates become entrepreneurs who launch their own companies, scientists who contribute to one of the nation’s largest industries, and academics leading food and nutrition research around the world.
What can I do with this degree?
Degree outcomes
In the food industry, our graduates conduct research, develop innovative new products and market to the world. We use food to promote health while finding sustainable solutions to nourish a growing global population.
Product Development and Innovation
- Food scientist
- Product development specialist
- Sensory scientist
- Researcher
- Food technologist
Quality and Food Safety
- Quality assurance manager
- Food safety specialist
- Quality control supervisor
- Food safety inspector
Production and Process Engineering
- Process engineer
- Food technologist
- Plant manager
Program components
- GE Seminar: GENED 1201
- Writing and Information Literacy: Major requirement: Student Choice
- Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning/Data Analysis: Major requirement: MATH 1151 (or Student Choice)
- Literary, Visual and Performing Arts: Student Choice
- Historical & Cultural Studies: Student Choice
- Natural Science: Major requirement: BIOLOGY 1113 (or Student Choice)
- Social & Behavioral Sciences: Major requirement: AEDECON 2001 or ECON 2001.01 (or Student Choice)
- Race, Ethnic and Gender Diversity: Student Choice
- Theme: Citizenship for a Diverse & Just World: Student Choice
- Student Choice theme: Student Choice
- GE Reflection: GENED 4001
Major core courses
- Role of Food Science in Human Health
- Introduction to Food Processing
- Physical Principles in Food Processes
- Food Composition and Function
- Food Quality Assurance
- Unit Operations in Food Processing
- Measurement of Food Perception and Liking
- Food Microbiology Lecture
- Food Microbiology Laboratory
- Food Chemistry
- Food Analysis
- Food Product Development
- Technical Problem Solving
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing
- Dairy Processing
- Food Fermentations
- Food Packaging
- Brewing Science Capstone
- Processed Meats
- Brewing Science
- Individual Studies
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Research with Distinction or Honors Research with Distinction
- Food Laws and Regulations
- Food Plant Management
- Food Additives
- Applied Product Development
Supporting courses
- CHEM 1220
- College & Department Survey: FAES 1100 (0.5) & FDSCTE 1100 (0.5)
- Oral Expression: AGRCOMM 3130 or COMM 2110
- Additional Science: PHYSICS 1200
- Internship: FAES 3191 & FDSCTE 4191
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Start your future in food science.
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Start your future in food science.
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Help feed the world by creating the next generation of safe, innovative and health-promoting food products.
