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 (for further information about completing a minor in Food Science click here).

Food Science Option

The Food Science option provides an integrated curriculum that blends fundamental science with the more applied aspects of the science of foods. The option includes core courses in the microbiology and safety of foods, their processing and engineering, the chemistry of foods and food ingredients, and means of characterizing their sensory attributes. (Click here for curriculum outline)

Food Operations and Management Option

The Food Operations and Management option deals with the principles and practices pertinent to efficient management of food processing, preservation, distribution and marketing operations. This option is offered to meet the needs of students that are more interested in the business or marketing side of the food industry. (Click here for curriculum outline)