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The Food Science program is ideal for students who are interested in science and want to see it applied to solving real-world problems. Classes are hands-on and reflect the changing demands of food production. Students join faculty in conducting pioneering research in food chemistry, food choice and consumer behavior, food engineering and processing, and food microbiology.

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