Food science touches everyone's lives, as food is a basic need for all humanity. Students in the food science master's degree program learn about designing, processing and marketing safe, wholesome and attractive food products for consumption throughout the world.

Many career opportunities are available to graduates of the food science master’s program, including in food manufacturing industries that produce fresh and processed meat and poultry, dairy products, bakery goods, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, confections and snack foods. Career options are also available in:

  • food safety and microbiology
  • quality assurance
  • processing and operations management
  • technical service
  • research and development
  • sales and public relations