Food Science - BS
About This Degree
Food Science feeds the minds to feed a hungry world. Food Science students study the chemical and physical composition of food and food ingredients to understand how best to preserve, process, package, and distribute foods that are nutritious, wholesome, affordable, desirable, sustainable and safe to eat. Because the food industry is the largest industry in the world, food scientists are in high demand.
Food Scientists are passionate about food and passionate about science. Food Scientists integrates a broad range of core scientific disciplines (including chemistry, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, nutrition and health, and engineering) to solve real problems associated with the many facets of the food system. Food Science graduates find rewarding careers in food engineering and processing, food quality control and assurance, food sustainability and policy, food product formulation and new product development, and food microbiology and safety.
At a Glance
College: College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
Department: Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences Department
Program Requirements
Delivery
BS: Logan (Main Campus)
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Career And Outcomes
Career Opportunities
With a degree in food sciences, students may be qualified for the following careers:
- Fermentation Scientist
- Food Safety Specialist
- Product Development Food Scientist
- Food Technologist
- Flavor Technologist
- Food Safety/Quality Assurance Manager
- Packaging Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Product Development Food Scientist
- Quality Assurance Manager
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Advising
Dawnetta Mahnken
Email: dawnetta.mahnken@usu.edu
Office: NFS 221
Phone: 435-797-2282
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Freshman: New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to this major.
- Transfer Students: Transfer students from other institutions and students transferring from other USU majors need a 2.5 total GPA for admission to these emphases.
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