The Food Science Technology program is designed to prepare for future employment in several of the major aspects of the food industry, including: production, quality assurance and management; sanitation; research and development; and laboratory analysis.

Your Future Opportunities

Obtaining a major in Food Science Technology prepares students for a variety of career opportunities.

Careers in this field

  • Consumer Safely Officer
  • Food Inspector
  • Food Policy Analyst
  • Food Scientist and Technologist

Department of Biological Sciences

The Food Science Technology program is part of the Department of Biological Sciences. 

Food Science Technology, Bachelor of Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Food Science is designed to prepares students for entry into production, quality assurance and management; sanitation; research and development; and laboratory analysis opportunities.