Interested in an exciting and challenging career that offers opportunities for professional advancement, travel, and the satisfaction of making a difference in achieving a healthy diet for people everywhere? Then a major in food science may be just what you are looking for.
Students in the undergraduate program benefit from a committed faculty, small classes, and an emphasis on teamwork and shared responsibility for learning. The undergraduate program in Food Science is designed to accommodate students with a variety of interests and career goals, as we specialize in two options outlined below. Students may also choose to minor Food Science.
Click here for information about a minor in Food Science requirements.
Click here for Minor Program of Study Form
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Admission Office is responsible for admission to the Food Science Undergraduate Program. Click here for application information.
Options within the Food Science Major:
- Food Science Option
- Food Safety Option
- Click here for Food Science Option Learning Outcomes
- Click here for Food Safety Learning Outcomes
- Food Operations and Management Option
- Click here for Food Operations and Management Learning Outcomes
- Research opportunities
- Teaching experience
- Internships and On-Campus Recruiting
- Study Abroad
- Product Development Competitions
- Food Science Club
- Cheese Club
- CHOCTECH Chocolate Club
Click below to see where some of our recent graduates are working and continuing their education. Click here to visit our alumni home page.
- Alumni in industry
- Alumni in graduate school
- Alumni in professional school
We welcome prospective students who are interested in learning more about the Food Science Undergraduate Program. A typical visit includes:
- meeting with faculty (undergraduate advisors)
- lunch with current students
- an opportunity to attend a food science class
- campus tour
To schedule a visit, contact Cindy Uhrovcik at clw3@cornell.edu.
Announcing Spring 2013 Food Science Open House
Saturday, April 20
Click here for Open House flyer and agenda
Click here for Open House registration form
- Counseling and Advising Office (study abroad, consultation and support, tutoring program, etc.)
- Registrar Office (registration, course enrollment, add/drop, etc.)
- Career Development
- Multicultural and Diversity Programs
- Food Science Club
- Phi Tau Sigma