Future Students
Food Science integrates and applies knowledge within the disciplines of chemistry, engineering, biology, and nutrition to preserve, process, package, and distribute foods that are nutritious, wholesome, affordable, desirable, and safe to eat. Food scientists study the chemical composition of food and food ingredients; their physical, biological, and biochemical properties; food microbiology; and the interaction of food constituents with one another and their environment.
- Why Penn State?
- A recent survey of current Food Science students reveals the things they like most about their major.
- What Would I Do?
- What kinds of careers are available to Food Science students?
- How Much Can I Make?
- What kinds of salaries are offered to Penn State Food Science graduates?
- How Do I Get Started?
- Find more information on how to begin your life at Penn State . . .
- Our Graduates at Work
- Food Science graduates lead exciting and rewarding careers. View this page to learn more about some of these people.
- Watch Our Videos
- Still want to learn more about Food Science? Check out these videos for a personal account of what is available to our students.
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- Information about course options, descriptions, and requirements
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