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Food Science involves the application of science and technology to food product manufacture, storage, and distribution to consumers. Food scientists are especially concerned with food safety, nutritional values, managing food quality, food plant management, and development of new products and processes.
Graduates of our department are employed by manufacturers and distributors of food products; by chemical, packaging and other industries that supply goods and services; by colleges and universities in teaching and research; and by government agencies concerned with food regulations and the health and well being of the general public.
For the B.S. degree in food science, a minimum of 130 credits is required.
Graduate students receive in-depth training in the core disciplines of food chemistry, microbiology, engineering and processing. There are also opportunities for students interested in nutrition education studies. Multi-disciplinary research is encouraged and is facilitated through collaborative Departmental Impact Groups.
The University's Food Science facilities include: the Creamery, the Pilot Plant, and the Sensory Lab.
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