What Would I Do?
What kinds of careers are available to Food Science students?
Food Science offers students hands-on, real-world careers in applied science and technology. Industrial food scientists are needed in food quality management, processing, research and development, marketing, and distribution.
Employment can be found with companies that manufacture retail food products as well as companies supporting food manufacturers by supplying food ingredients, processing equipment, and packaging materials or providing services related to institutional feeding. Technical and administrative positions are also available in various government agencies and independent testing laboratories.
Food scientists with an interest in teaching and research may find rewarding scholarly careers in educational institutions.
An academic career usually requires an advanced degree and research specialization in a particular area, such as food chemistry, microbiology, toxicology, engineering, or nutrition.
