Food Science and Technology involves using science to turn raw ingredients into safe, convenient, and wholesome food products as well as create new food products and develop ways to manufacture, preserve, and package food for the ever-increasing population. Students completing this program earn the degree Bachelor of Science in Food Science and will pursue coursework in microbiology, chemistry, engineering, fruit and vegetable processing, meat and dairy products, and food safety.
Possible Career Options
| Analytical Laboratory Director | Canning and Preserving Inspector |
| Engineer | FDA Inspector |
| Flavor Chemist | Food Biotechnologist |
| Food Microbiologist | Food Research Scientist |
| Plant Manager | Processing Operations Supervisor |
| Product Development Scientist | Quality Assurance Supervisor |
Classes and Curriculum
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Curriculum Requirements |
Enrolled Summer 2018 - Summer 2022 (pdf) |
| Enrolled Autumn 2022 - Summer 2023 (pdf) | |
After Graduation
| EMPLOYED* | GRAD SCHOOL | AVERAGE SALARY |
| 61.5% | 30.8% | $47,133 |
* Numbers are based on responses from graduates at six months post-graduation date.
Getting Involved
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Food Science Club The Food Science Club acquaints students with the scope of Food Science and Technology by encouraging leadership, professional development, and developing working relationships between students and faculty. |
Questions?
Contact:
| Mary Kay Pohlschneider |
| Lecturer |
| Department of Food Science and Technology |
| (614) 292-3867 |