A recipe for food innovation.
食物是如何制作的, 保持安全, the way they are packaged, even the way they taste, 感觉还是看, are all results of food science.
In this program, you will study biology, chemistry, nutrition, engineering and other sciences. You will learn to apply this knowledge in the laboratory to research and develop new or improved food and beverage products with novel flavors, 纹理和颜色.
Much of your education will take place in the on-campus labs, where you could examine food-spoiling bacteria, analyze foodborne pathogens, collect taste-sensory data, or learn how to process and package meat, dairy and cereal products.
This program could be a good fit if you:
- 享受 sciences like microbiology and chemistry
- Like to do ”hands on” lab and classroom experiments
- Are interested in improving nutrition and quality of foods
- Work well as part of a team
- Are imaginative and creative
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- Food product developer
- Food research scientist
- Food quality assurance manager
- Confection technologist
- 气味化学家
- 感官的科学家
- 宠物食品开发商
- Food safety microbiologist
- 监管督察
- Technical sales representative
- Food plant operations manager
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Horticulture and Urban Agriculture, B.S.
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Agricultural Science, Communication and Leadership, B.S.