Our curriculum offers a strong foundation in the biological and physical sciences while also delving into the latest developments and cutting-edge research in a field that is continually evolving.  Our faculty members are among the top in their field, and they’re committed to educating food science’s leaders of tomorrow. Our department emphasizes small classes and a culture of teamwork and collaboration.  Click here or on the links below to learn more about the undergraduate program (B.S.), graduate program (M.P.S., M.S., Ph.D.), enology and viticulture program, Summer Scholar undergraduate research program, Food Science Club, Phi Tau Sigma, and continuing education.  You can also learn about the various positions available to students who graduate from our programs by visiting our alumni page.

• Undergraduate Major in Food Sciences
  Establish a strong base in the fundamental principles of biology and the physical sciences and then learn to apply them to ensure the nutritive value, safety and quality of foods. Our students also take courses in social sciences, humanities and communications to add breadth to their education. One-hundred percent of our graduates are placed in careers or graduate school after completing our program.
• Graduate Field of Food Science and Technology
  Cornell University offers outstanding educational and research opportunities for advanced studies in food science. Our program boasts of a large, internationally recognized faculty with a broad range of expertise, an excellent selection of courses in basic and applied sciences, and modern, well-equipped research laboratories and pilot plant facilities.
• Summer Scholars Program
  Undergraduates can gain research experience and learn about career opportunities in this 10-week summer program that is administered jointly with the University of Massachusetts’ Department of Food Science.
• Enology and Viticulture Program
  Study in one of the top viticulture and enology programs, internationally recognized for its expertise in breeding table, juice and wine grapes adapted to cool-climate growing regions. The enology concentration provides a strong foundation in food science and chemistry, while exposing students to the latest developments and technologies in wine-making.
• Food Science Club
  An extracurricular club of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty fellows, who interact and explore the many areas of food science to enhance student knowledge.
• Continuing Education
  Workshops, training programs and educational materials for food producers, processors, distributors, retailers, consumers and research scientists.
• Employment Opportunities
  Student and recent graduate job and internship postings from companies now hiring.

For more information, contact:
Janette Robbins
Student Programs Coordinator
(607) 255-7637
jmr65@cornell.edu