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The Department of Food Science and Toxicology, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, offers undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees (M.S., Ph.D.) in Food Science. Our faculty also advise students working toward M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Sciences.
There are more job openings for food scientists in the food industry than graduates to fill them. This trend is expected to continue well into the 21st century.
Consequently, starting salaries for food scientists are highly competitive.Career opportunities are excellent. Entrylevel jobs in the food industry include food product development, food process development, food quality assurance, food safety compliance, and technical sales. Food scientists work to enhance the quality of foods through biotechnology, as well as improve the microbial and chemical safety of foods. Food scientists develop new food flavors, extend the shelf life of foods, and devise new processing technologies.
We have a great group of students majoring in Food Science. The Food Science Club is very active. Students organize the North Idaho Chili Cook-Off during Ag Days in the fall to raise money for club activities. To learn more about careers in the food industry, our students travel to the Northwest Food Processors Meeting and Convention in Seattle or Portland, tour a variety of food plants around the Northwest, and attend the Intermountain Institute of Food Technologists' Annual Meeting in Sun Valley. Several food s
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